Formula: Pd11 (Sb, As)4
Origin of name: For John Mertie, Jr., American geologist
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: Unknown
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Brass-yellow
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster: Grains to 0.5 mm
Habit:
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 10.6
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Comments: Dimorphous with isomerieite
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