Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
⚖ Density10.101 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | PtS |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pt, S |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | 10.101 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bg |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.CC.35a |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Bushveld igneous complex, South Africa
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Braggite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q2739312 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Tetragonal
GrayWhite & Clear