Stibiopalladinite

Stibiopalladinite is a mineral containing the chemical elements palladium and antimony.[1] Its chemical formula is Pd5Sb2. It is a silvery white to steel grey opaque mineral crystallizing in the hexagonal crystal system.[2]

Stibiopalladinite
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Stibiopalladinite (metallic, center, below)
General
CategorySulfide mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Pd5Sb2
Strunz classification2.AC.20a
Crystal systemHexagonal
Crystal classDihexagonal pyramidal (6mm)
H-M symbol: (6mm)
Space groupP63cm
Identification
ColorSilver, white to steel-gray
Mohs scale hardness4 - 5
LusterMetallic
StreakBlack
DiaphaneityOpaque


It was first described in 1929 for an occurrence in the Bushveld igneous complex of South Africa. 


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