IMA mineral species
Majakite
PdNiAs
Sulfide mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
⚖ Density9.33 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | PdNiAs |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pd, Ni, As |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | 9.33 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mjk |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.AC.25e |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mayak mine, Russia
- 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
- Majakite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q1886005 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Hexagonal