Formula: (Pd,Pt)(Te,Se,Bi)2
Origin of name: For Hans Merensky, South African geologist
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: -3 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: White to whitish gray in reflected light
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Minute grains
Hardness: 3.5
Specific gravity: 8.55
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Series with melonite; found in polished section only
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