General Information:
Chemical Formula:
IrTe2
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 447.42 gm)
Tellurium 57.04 % Te
Iridium 42.96 % Ir
Empirical Formula:
IrTe2
Environment:
Placer concentrates and crushed ores of a chromite deposit.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Locality:
Located hear the village of Shuangfeng about 190 km NNE of Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Name Origin:
After the locality.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
black.
Density:
10.14
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Habits:
Massive - Granular - Common texture observed in granite and other igneous rock., ,
Hardness:
3 - Calcite
Luster:
Metallic
Streak:
black
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