MALANITE


Meaning of MALANITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Cu(Pt,Ir)2S4

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 580.54 gm)

Copper 10.95 % Cu

Iridium 16.56 % Ir

Platinum 50.40 % Pt

Sulfur 22.09 % S

Empirical Formula:

CuPt1.5Ir0.5S4

IMA Status:

Approved IMA 1995

Physical Properties:

Color:

white or steel gray.

Density:

7.4

Diaphaniety:

Opaque

Hardness:

5 - Apatite

Luster:

Metallic

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