Tulameenite

Formula: Pt2FeCu

Origin of name: after locality Tulameen River, British Columbia, Canada

 

Crystal system: tetragonal

Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: white in reflected light

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: massive, minute grains

Hardness: 5

Specific gravity: 15.6

Cleavage: none

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Comments: series with ferronickelplatinum

 

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