Classification of Iridisite |
| IMA status: | Rejected |
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| Explanation of status: | not approved by CNMMN |
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| Strunz 8th edition ID: | 2/D.29-30
2 : Sulphides
D : Sulphides with metal: sulphur, selenium and tellurium < 1:1, Tellurides with Copper, Silver, Gold
29 : Skutterudite - Iridisite series |
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Physical Properties of Iridisite |
| Lustre: | Metallic |
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| Hardness (Mohs): | 7 |
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Crystallography of Iridisite |
| Crystal System: | Isometric |
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Optical Data of Iridisite |
| Type: | Isotropic |
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Chemical Properties of Iridisite |
| Formula: | |
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| Essential elements: | Ir, S |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Cu, Ir, Ni, Pt, Rh, S |
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Relationship of Iridisite to other Species |
Related Minerals - Strunz Grouping):
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Other Names for Iridisite |
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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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