IMA mineral species

Qusongite

WC

Carbide mineral.

BlackGray

Properties

Chemical formulaWC
ElementsW, C
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density15.548 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolQus
Nickel–Strunz class1.BA.25

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Luobusa ore district, People's Republic of China

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.