Yuanfuliite Explained

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Imasymbol:Yfl[1]
System:Orthorhombic
Color:black
Mohs:5-6[2]
Luster:Adamantine
Streak:Brownish-black

Yuanfuliite is a black submetal mineral.[3] The mineral is named after the geologist Yuan Fuli.[4]

It can be found in places like Russia, Sakha Republic, and Siberia.[5]

It occurs in metamorphosed magnesium marble.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
  2. Web site: Yuanfuliite.
  3. Book: Neuendorf. Klaus K. E.. Glossary of Geology. Institute. American Geological. 2005. Springer Science & Business Media. 978-0-922152-76-6. 730. en.
  4. Web site: Yuanfuliite. 2021-11-06. www.mindat.org.
  5. Book: Chukanov, Nikita V.. Infrared spectra of mineral species: Extended library. 2013-12-03. Springer Science & Business Media. 978-94-007-7128-4. 83. en.
  6. Web site: Yuanfuliite. 2023-08-27.