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Temagamite
Name
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Pd₃HgTe₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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9.5
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Weak in air, stronger in oil, in pale gray to dark gray. R1 –R2: (470) 51.8–52.8
Luster
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Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Tem · Approved
IMA
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1973
Named in
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In polished section, white with a gray tinge
Typical colors
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Pd · Hg · Te
Elements
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