Hexaferrum-(Fe,Os)
A variety of Hexaferrum
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Formula:
(Fe,Os,Ru,Ir)
Name:
This name was used in the original description, and has been frowned upon by the IMA, who suggest a single name Hexaferrum should be used for the whole group.
A variety of Hexaferrum rich in Osmium.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
7690 (as Hexaferrum-(Fe,Os))
6992 (as Hexaferrum)
6992 (as Hexaferrum)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7690:2 (as Hexaferrum-(Fe,Os))
mindat:1:1:6992:8 (as Hexaferrum)
mindat:1:1:6992:8 (as Hexaferrum)
Similar Names
| Hexaferrum | A valid IMA mineral species | (Fe,Os,Ru,Ir) |
| Hexaferrum-(Fe,Ir) | A variety of Hexaferrum | (Fe, Ir, Ru, Os) |
| Hexaferrum-(Fe,Ru) | A variety of Hexaferrum | (Fe,Ru,Os,Ir) |
Chemistry of Hexaferrum-(Fe,Os)
Mindat Formula:
(Fe,Os,Ru,Ir)
Element Weights:
| Element | % weight |
|---|---|
| Fe | 100.000 % |
Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Hexaferrum-(Fe,Os)
Other Language Names for Hexaferrum-(Fe,Os)
Russian:Гексаферрум (Fe, Os)
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Hexaferrum-(Fe,Os)
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References for Hexaferrum-(Fe,Os)
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Localities for Hexaferrum-(Fe,Os)
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality.
Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Russia | |
| Mochalov A.G. et al. (1998) |
| Mochalov et al. (1998) |
