IMA mineral species

Yarlongite

(Cr₄Fe₄Ni)C₄

Carbide mineral.

Properties

Chemical formula(Cr₄Fe₄Ni)C₄
ElementsCr, Fe, Ni, C
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolYlg
Nickel–Strunz class1.BA.30

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