Avaite
A variety of Native Platinum
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Formula:
(Pt,Ir)
An Platinum-Iridium alloy with a Pt:Ir ratio of about 2:1.
Originally reported from Kani, Chindwin river, Innwa (Ava; Ratanapura), Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma).
Originally reported from Kani, Chindwin river, Innwa (Ava; Ratanapura), Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
434 (as Avaite)
3236 (as Native Platinum)
3236 (as Native Platinum)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:434:9 (as Avaite)
mindat:1:1:3236:6 (as Native Platinum)
mindat:1:1:3236:6 (as Native Platinum)
Similar Names
Chemistry of Avaite
Mindat Formula:
(Pt,Ir)
Element Weights:
| Element | % weight |
|---|---|
| Pt | 100.000 % |
Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Avaite
Platinum-Group Elements (in part)
Other Language Names for Avaite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Avaite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-434.html
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References for Avaite
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Localities for Avaite
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- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China | |
| Yuan Li (1998) |
Myanmar | |
| Clark (1993) |
