Category Native element mineral Strunz classification 1.AB.10a Space group Im3m | Formula
(repeating unit) CuZn Crystal system Isometric | |
Crystal class Hexoctahedral (m3m)
H-M symbol: (4/m 3 2/m) | ||
Zhanghengite is a mineral consisting of 80% copper and zinc, 10% iron with the balance made up of chromium and aluminium. Its color is golden yellow. It was discovered in 1986 during the analysis of the Bo Xian meteorite and is named after Zhang Heng, an ancient Chinese astronomer.
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