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Bayankhanite

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Formula:
Cu
 
3-8
HgS
 
3-5
Colour:Pale brown/bluish-greyLustre:Metallic
Hardness:3 - 3½


Originally reported from Idermeg-Bayan-Khan-Ula (Idermeg Bayankhaan Uul), Hentiy Aimag, Mongolia.

Classification of Bayankhanite

IMA status:Not Approved
Explanation of status:Mixture. Never put before the commission.
Strunz 8th edition ID:2/B.09-30

2 : Sulphides
B : Sulphides with metal: sulphur, selenium and tellurium > 1:1, Copper sulphides - Chalcocite group
09 : Danielsite - Furotobeite series
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Physical Properties of Bayankhanite

Lustre:Metallic
Colour:Pale brown/bluish-grey
Hardness (Mohs):3 - 3½

Chemical Properties of Bayankhanite

Formula:
Cu
 
3-8
HgS
 
3-5
Essential elements:Cu, Hg, S
All elements listed in formula:Cu, Hg, S

Relationship of Bayankhanite to other Species

Related Minerals - Strunz Grouping):

- +
2/B.09-10Danielsite
(Cu,Ag)
 
14
HgS
 
8
2/B.09-20Balkanite
Cu
 
9
Ag
 
5
HgS
 
8
2/B.09-40Furutobeite
(Cu,Ag)
 
6
PbS
 
4

Other Names for Bayankhanite

Other Languages:
German:Bayankhanit
Spanish:Bayankhanita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    • Khentii Aimag (Hentiy Aimag)
      • Idermeg
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