Maslovite

Formula:  (Pt, Pd) (Bi, Te)2

Origin of name:  For G.D. Maslov

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  23

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Colour:  Light gray with lilac hue (polished section)

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Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Grains, elongated, rounded, to 100-120µm

Hardness:  4 to 5

Specific gravity:  11.51

Cleavage:  None

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