Panskyite
Panskyite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfide class, with the chemical formula Pd₉Ag₂Pb₂S₄.
It crystallizes in the tetragonal crystal system (space group I4/mmm). It is a member of the Thalhammerite structural group.
Key properties: specific gravity 9.81; Gray streak; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Pky, IMA status: approved, named in 2020.
Found in anorthosites with irregular disseminations of sulfide and platinum-group minerals in a layered intrusion.
It is found associated with Millerite, chalcopyrite, bornite, chalcocite (included in); zvyagintsevite, laflammeite, vysotskite, thalhammerite (intergrown with).
The name refers to the discovery locality, the Pansky massif.
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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