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Rutheniridium

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Formula:
(Ir,Ru)
A variety of Iridium

Originally a ruthenium-rich variety of Iridium, however as all natural Iridium contains ruthenium this name is now regarded as synonymous with Iridium.

Classification of Rutheniridium

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Chemical Properties of Rutheniridium

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

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.

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  • Localities for Rutheniridium

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    China
     
    • Tibet Autonomous Region
      • Shannan (Lhokha; Lhoka) Prefecture
        • Qusum (Qusong) Co.
    Wenji Bai, Jingsui Yang, Qingsong Fang, Binggan Yan, and Zhongming Zhang (2001): Earth Science Frontiers 8(3), 111-121
    Russia
     
    • Far-Eastern Region
      • Kamchatka Oblast'
        • Koryak Mts
    AmMin 84:1685-1688
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