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Genkinite Mineral Data
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General Genkinite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Pt,Pd)4Sb3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,056.91 gm |
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Antimony 34.56 % Sb |
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Palladium 10.07 % Pd |
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Platinum 55.37 % Pt |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pt3PdSb3 |
| Environment: |
In ultramafics or ophiolites mineralized with Pt-Fe-Cu-Ni, and placers derived for them. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1977 |
| Locality: |
In the Onverwacht and Driekop mines, Transvaal, South Africa. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
For Dr. A.D. Genkin, Soviet mineralogist. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Genkinite + Pronunciation  |
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