Oosterboschite

Formula: (Pd,Cu)7Se5

Origin of name: for M. Oosterbosch, mine developer, Shaba, Zaire

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: unknown

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Colour: white yellow (polished section)

Diaphaneity: opaque

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Habit: massive, grains to 0.4 mm

Hardness: 4.5

Specific gravity: 8.48

Cleavage: none

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