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Mineral A

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Mineral B

A

Name

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Pd₂(As₀.₇₅Hg₀.₂₅)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfosalts

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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10.2

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6/mmm

Space group

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Barringerite

Structural group

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Ah · Approved

IMA

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1973

Named in

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In reflected light, white with bluish tint compared to arsenopalladinite

Typical colors

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Pd · As · Hg

Elements

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