IMA mineral species

Michenerite

PdBiTe

Palladium bismuthide-telluride mineral.

Michenerite specimen
Michenerite, Chalcopyrite-815089.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density9.681 g/cm³
Very heavy
🔷 Cubic✏️ streak black
Chemical formulaPdBiTe
ElementsPd, Bi, Te
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density9.681 g/cm³
Streakblack
Color—
IMA symbolMch
Nickel–Strunz class2.EB.25

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Frood Mine, Canada · Vermilion mine, Canada

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.