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Ferronickelplatinum
Name
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Pt₂FeNi
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Weak. R1 –R2: (400) —, (420) 56.5, (440) 56.4, (460) 56.8, (480) 57.4, (500) 58.2, (520) 58.7
Luster
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Cleavage
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P4/mmm
Space group
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Potarite
Structural group
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Fnpt · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Silvery white; in polished section, rosy cream
Typical colors
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Pt · Fe · Ni
Elements
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