Keithconnite

Formula:  Pd3-xTe   x = 0.14 - 0.43

Origin of name:  For H. Keith Conn (1923-), American geologist who investigated the Stillwater Complex, Nye, Montana, USA.

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3

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Unit cell: a = 11.45, c = 11.4

 

Colour:  Dull cream to gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster: Metallic

Habit:  Grains to 220 µm, anhedral to subhedral, as inclusions in platinum-group element nuggets

Hardness:  4.5 to 5

Specific gravity:  10.1

Cleavage:  None

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