General Information:
Chemical Formula:
PtCu
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 258.63 gm)
Copper 24.57 % Cu
Platinum 75.43 % Pt
Empirical Formula:
PtCu
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1974
Locality:
Hong district, China.
Name Origin:
Named for the locality.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
lead gray or bronze.
Density:
15.63
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., ,
Hardness:
5 - Apatite
Luster:
Metallic
Streak:
black
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