Genkinite

Formula:  (Pt,Pd)4Sb3

Origin of name:  For A. Genkin, Russian mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Tetragonal

Crystal class:  422

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Colour:  Pale brown or tan with yellowish tinge

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:

Habit:  Irregular grains, submicroscopic

Hardness:  5.5

Specific gravity:  9.26

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Found in polished section only

 

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