Formula: (Pt,Pd)4Sb3
Origin of name: For A. Genkin, Russian mineralogist
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Crystal class: 422
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Pale brown or tan with yellowish tinge
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster:
Habit: Irregular grains, submicroscopic
Hardness: 5.5
Specific gravity: 9.26
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Found in polished section only
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