IMA mineral species
Nielsenite
PdCu₃
PGE-metal alloy, mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density9.969 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | PdCu₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pd, Cu |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 9.969 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Nie |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 1.AG.70 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Skaergaard intrusion, Greenland
- 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
- Nielsenite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3876660 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Cubic