Konderite
Konderite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfide class, with the chemical formula PbCu₃Rh₈S₁₆.
It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system.
Key properties: Metallic. R1 –R2: (400) —, (420) 43.3–45.1, (440) 42.8–44.6, (460) 42.6–44.4, (480) 42.4–44.4, (500) 42.3–44.6 luster.
IMA symbol Kdr, IMA status: approved, named in 1983.
Occurs as inclusions in a Pt–Fe alloy from an alkalic ultramafic massif.
It is found associated with Pt–Fe alloy, erlichmanite.
The name refers to the occurrence in the Konder massif, Russia.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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