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Borovskite

• Formula:
  Pd₃SbTe₄

• System: Isometric

• Name:
  For Igor Borisovich Borovskii, Russian microprobe analyst.

• IMA Status: Valid (Approved)

• Type Locality:
  Khautovaara Cu-Ni Deposit, Suoyarvi, Karelia Republic, Northern Region, Russia

• Dana 8th: 2.8.1.7
  
  2 : SULFIDES
  8 : A_mX_p, with m:p = 1:1

• Hardness (Mohs): 3

• Density: 8.25 g/cm³ (calculated)

• Lustre: Metallic

• Diapheny: Opaque

• Colour: Dark gray