HONGSHIITE


Meaning of HONGSHIITE in English

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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