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Iridian isoferroplatinum

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Colour:light-grey metallic
A variety of Isoferroplatinum

Isoferroplatinum with Ir content 8 wt.% and more.

Classification of Iridian isoferroplatinum

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Occurrences of Iridian isoferroplatinum

Geological Setting:PGM placers

Physical Properties of Iridian isoferroplatinum

Lustre:Metallic
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:light-grey metallic

Relationship of Iridian isoferroplatinum to other Species

Common Associates:
IridosmineIridiumForsteriteChromite-Magnesiochromite Series

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Industrial Uses:source of PGE

References for Iridian isoferroplatinum

Reference List:

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Okrugin A.V. (2001) Mineral parageneses and origin of isoferroplatinum nuggets from Inagli placer deposit (Siberian platform), - Geology Ore Deposits, v.43, №3, pp. 268-279 (in Rus.).

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  • Localities for Iridian isoferroplatinum

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    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia)
        • Aldan Shield
          • Aldan
    Okrugin A.V. (2001) Mineral parageneses and origin of isoferroplatinum nuggets from Inagli placer deposit (Siberian platform), - Geology Ore Deposits, v.43, №3, pp. 268-279 (in Rus.).
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