Stannopalladinite

Formula: (Pd,Cu)3Sn2

Origin of name: from Latin stannum (tin) and palladium

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: 6/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: brown-rose, brownish pink

Diaphaneity: opaque

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Habit: crystals elongated, rounded

Hardness: 4.5 to 5

Specific gravity: 10.2

Cleavage: none

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