Hexatestibiopanickelite

Originally described from an undisclosed locality in southwest China (probably the Yangliuping deposit).

History

Activities related to discovery and approval of the group members

Structural context

Hexatestibiopanickelite
Crystal System hexagonalCrystal Class dihexagonal dipyramidalSpace Group P63/mmc
a3.91583.983 (3.9494)
b3.91583.983 (3.9494)
c5.20115.339 (5.2701)
alpha90
beta90
gamma120
volume69.06673.352 (71.209)

Based on 2 measurements

Chemical context

Stoichiometric formulas

Hexatestibiopanickelite
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  • March 13, 2023(Pd,Ni)(Sb,Te) ?
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  • Aug. 30, 2022(Pd,Ni)(Sb,Te)

Elements recorded on EPMA

2
Ni
2
Sb
2
Te
1
Bi
1
Pd

Physical properties

Hardness
2