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Minerals

Pseudomertieite

pseudomertieite

Pd11(Sb,As)4

Metallic 1 mm single nugget (embedded in solidified resin for the analysis) of the very rare palladium mineral mertieite-I from the type locality in Alaska (Fox Gulch, Goodnews Bay, Bethel Borough, Alaska, United States of America). Analyzed specimen by SEM/EDS by the former owner of the specimen (The Vandenbroucke Museum). Ex Vandenbroucke Museum collection from Waregem, Belgium.

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Overview

Pseudomertieite is a mineral species (palladium antimonide mineral). It crystallises in the hexagonal system. Nickel–Strunz class: 2.AC.15b.

Scientific references

  1. Pseudomertieite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q410577 Link