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Name
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Pt₃Sn
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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15.08
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Slight, due to strain. R1 –R2: (480) 56.2, (546) 59.8, (589) 60.4, (656) 61.65
Luster
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Cleavage
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Fm3m
Space group
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Perovskite, Auricupride
Structural group
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Rsb · Approved
IMA
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1974
Named in
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In polished section, pale cream
Typical colors
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Pt · Sn
Elements
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