Formula: Pt2FeNi
Origin of name: From ferrous iron (Fe2+), nickel, and platinum
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Silvery white
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Metallic
Habit: Intergrowths with other platinum group minerals
Hardness: 5
Specific gravity: 15.39
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Series with tulameenite
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