Yuanfuliite

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

Yuanfuliite
General
CategoryMineral
IMA symbolYfl[1]
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Identification
Colorblack
Mohs scale hardness5-6[2]
LusterAdamantine
StreakBrownish-black

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

It occurs in metamorphosed magnesium marble.[6]

References

  1. Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
  2. "Yuanfuliite".
  3. Neuendorf, Klaus K. E.; Institute, American Geological (2005). Glossary of Geology. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 730. ISBN 978-0-922152-76-6.
  4. "Yuanfuliite". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  5. Chukanov, Nikita V. (2013-12-03). Infrared spectra of mineral species: Extended library. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 83. ISBN 978-94-007-7128-4.
  6. "Yuanfuliite" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-08-27.
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