Carlsbergite

Carlsbergite

Carlsbergite was first described in the Agpalilik fragment of the Cape York meteorite.
General
Category Mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
CrN
Strunz classification 01.BC.15
Dana classification 01.01.20.01
Crystal symmetry Isometric hexoctahedral
H-M symbol: (4/m32/m)
Space group: F m3m
Unit cell a = 4.16 Å; Z=4
Identification
Color Light gray in reflected light with rose tint
Crystal habit Oriented microscopic platelets, irregular to feathery grains
Crystal system Cubic
Mohs scale hardness 7
Luster Metallic
Diaphaneity Opaque
Specific gravity 5.9
References [1][2][3]

Carlsbergite is a nitride mineral that has the chemical formula CrN,[1] or chromium nitride.

It is named after the Carlsberg Foundation which backed the recovery of the Agpalilik fragment of the Cape York meteorite in which the mineral was first described.[1]

It occurs in meteorites along the grain boundaries of kamacite or troilite in the form of tiny plates.[1] it occurs associated with kamacite, taenite, daubreelite, troilite and sphalerite.[2]

In addition to the Cape York meteorite it has been reported from:[3]

References


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