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Yixunite
Name
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Pt₃In
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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5.8
Mohs hardness
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18.21
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic
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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Yix · Approved
IMA
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1995
Named in
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Steel-black; bright white with a yellowish tint in reflected light
Typical colors
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Pt · In
Elements
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