Stibiopalladinite

Formula: Pd5Sb2

Origin of name: from compositon, Latin stibium = antimony and palladium

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: 6mm

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Colour: yellowish white (polished section)

Diaphaneity: opaque

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Habit: massive, minute grains

Hardness: 4 to 5

Specific gravity: 9.5

Cleavage: none

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