Potarite

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Potarite

Potarite

PdHg

Rare mineral composed of palladium and mercury12. It was discovered by Sir John Harrison in British Guiana (now Guyana)

Properties

Chemical formula
PdHg
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
P4/mmm
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
1.AD.25
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ptr
Locality
🇬🇾 Kaieteur Falls
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Potaro River

Source: Wikidata

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