Zuktamrurite
Zuktamrurite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the native element class, with the chemical formula FeP₂.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnnm). It is a member of the Marcasite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 5.003; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Zuk, IMA status: approved, named in 2013.
Found in a phosphide assemblage related to the Fe-Ni-P system in pyrometamorphic rocks (Hatrurim Formation).
It is found associated with Negevite, halamishite, rarely hosts lamellae of molybdenite.
The name refers to Zuk-Tamrur cliff (Dead Sea) nearby the locality (Halamish Wadi) where the studied specimens were collected.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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