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Polarite
Name
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Pd(Bi,Pb)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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12.51
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Slight; gray to pale brown in oil. R: (400) —, (420) —, (440) 55.4, (460) 56.8, (480) 55.9
Luster
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Cleavage
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Ccm2_1
Space group
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Structural group
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Plr · Approved
IMA
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1969
Named in
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White with yellowish tint in reflected light
Typical colors
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Pd · Bi · Pb
Elements
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