Platiniridium
A variety of Native Iridium
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About Platiniridium
Formula:
(Ir,Pt)
A variety of Iridium rich in Platinum.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
5677 (as Platiniridium)
2045 (as Native Iridium)
2045 (as Native Iridium)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:5677:5 (as Platiniridium)
mindat:1:1:2045:5 (as Native Iridium)
mindat:1:1:2045:5 (as Native Iridium)
IMA Classification of Platiniridium
Discredited
Chemistry of Platiniridium
Mindat Formula:
(Ir,Pt)
Element Weights:
| Element | % weight |
|---|---|
| Ir | 100.000 % |
Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Platiniridium
Platinum-Group Elements (in part)
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 Platiniridium
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References for Platiniridium
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Localities for Platiniridium
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - 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.
Myanmar | |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
Oman | |
| Ahmed et al. (2003) |
Russia | |
| Pekov (1998) |
| Pekov (1998) |
South Africa | |
| Cairncross et al. (1995) | |
UK | |
| Power et al. (2000) |
USA | |
| Anthony et al. (1990) |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) | |
| Murdoch et al. (1966) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Thorne (n.d.) |
Centennial Ridge Mine, Centennial Ridge Mining District, Albany County, Wyoming, USA