IMA mineral species
Omeiite
(Os,Ru)As₂
Mineral, marcasite–löllingite mineral group.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness7
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
| Chemical formula | (Os,Ru)As₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Os, Ru, As |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ome |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.EB.15a |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Danba County, People's Republic of China
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Omeiite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q429837 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
7–8
Orthorhombic