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Rhodite

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Formula:
(Au, Rh)
Name:In allusion to its composition, containing RHODium.
A variety of Gold

A rhodian variety of Gold. Gold containing 34 to 43 weight per cent Rh has been reported (Columbia & Mexico). NOTE: Not confirmed.

Classification of Rhodite

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Physical Properties of Rhodite

Tenacity:Brittle
Density (measured):15.5 - 16.8 g/cm3

Chemical Properties of Rhodite

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

Other Names for Rhodite

Synonyms:
Rhodian Gold
Other Languages:
German:Rhodit
Simplified Chinese:铑金矿
Spanish:Rhodita

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 Rhodite

Reference List:

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del Rio (1825) Annales de chimie et de physique, Paris: 29: 137.

Adam, M. (1869) Tableau minéralogique, Paris: 83.

Palache, C., Berman, H. & Frondel, C. (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.: 90, 91.

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    		Guangjun Yu and Ruyong Xie (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(2), 11-18
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