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Aurosmiridium

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Formula:
(Ir,Os,Au)
A variety of Iridium

A solid solution of Gold and Osmium in cubic Iridium.
Originally reported from Urals Region, Russia.

Classification of Aurosmiridium

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Chemical Properties of Aurosmiridium

Formula:
(Ir,Os,Au)
Essential elements:Ir
All elements listed in formula:Au, Ir, Os

Other Names for Aurosmiridium

Other Languages:
Spanish:Aurosirita

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.

References for Aurosmiridium

Reference List:

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Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 834pp.: 111.

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