Palladogermanide
Palladogermanide is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the native element class, with the chemical formula Pd₂Ge.
It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P-62m). It is a member of the Barringerite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 10.74; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Pdg, IMA status: approved, named in 2017.
Found in heavy mineral separates from olivine gabbro.
It is found associated with Zvyagintsevite, bornite, Te-bearing marathonite, magnetite, chalcopyrite, kotulskitechlorite. Distribution From the W horizon, Marathon Cu-PGE deposit.
The name refers to its composition and relationship to palladosilicide.
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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