UM1973-01-As:NiPd
A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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Formula:
~(Ni,Pd)7As3
In the original paper there are two compounds given: (Ni,Pd)5+xAs2 and beta-(Ni,Pd)2+xAs2, of similar properties
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
From Talnakh deposit, Russia.
Data for the (Ni,Pd)5+xAs2 phase (all further data concerning material of the second reported chemical analysis): isometric, elongated, lens-like, polygonal crystalline grains, 1-100 microns in diameter; with chalcopyrite, cubanite, polarite, Ag-Au alloys, sperrylite, other PGM, talnakhite, magnetite, galena, and silicate minerals.
Data for the (Ni,Pd)5+xAs2 phase (all further data concerning material of the second reported chemical analysis): isometric, elongated, lens-like, polygonal crystalline grains, 1-100 microns in diameter; with chalcopyrite, cubanite, polarite, Ag-Au alloys, sperrylite, other PGM, talnakhite, magnetite, galena, and silicate minerals.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
47271
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:47271:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
3830206f-87e1-4a4e-9bf7-280a9cea3b2b
Physical Properties of UM1973-01-As:NiPd
Hardness:
VHN100=482 - 597 - Vickers
Optical Data of UM1973-01-As:NiPd
Anisotropism:
weak, brownish-grey
Bireflectance:
weak (air)
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R |
|---|---|
| 460nm | 48.6% |
| 550nm | 50.3% |
| 580nm | 51.3% |
| 640nm | 53.7% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 53.7%.
Colour in reflected light:
pale lilac grey with brownish or rose (?) tinge
Chemistry of UM1973-01-As:NiPd
Mindat Formula:
~(Ni,Pd)7As3
In the original paper there are two compounds given: (Ni,Pd)5+xAs2 and beta-(Ni,Pd)2+xAs2, of similar properties
In the original paper there are two compounds given: (Ni,Pd)5+xAs2 and beta-(Ni,Pd)2+xAs2, of similar properties
Elements listed:
Crystallography of UM1973-01-As:NiPd
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.910 Å, c = 6.601 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.666
Unit Cell V:
561.42 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.19 Å | (100) |
| 1.989 Å | (100) |
| 2.65 Å | (80) |
| 2.29 Å | (60) |
Other Information
Notes:
ocasionally etched by 1:1 HCl
Health Risks:
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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Russia | |
| Razin et al. (1973) +1 other reference |
