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Atheneite

atheneite

Pd2As0.75Hg0.25

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Overview

Atheneite is a rare palladium, mercury arsenide mineral with the chemical formula (Pd,Hg)3As associated with palladium–gold deposits. Its composition parallels that of arsenopalladinite (Pd8(As,Sb)3), isomertieite (Pd11Sb2As2) and meritieite-II (Pd8(Sb,As)3) (Cabral, 2002).

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 5

Scientific references

  1. Atheneite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q755335 Link
  2. Atheneite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheneite Link