IMA mineral species
Palladodymite
Pd₂As
Palladium arsenide mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
⚖ Density10.141 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Pd₂As |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pd, As |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 |
| Density | 10.141 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Pdd |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.AC.25c |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Miass Placer Zone, 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
- Palladodymite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q2047980 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Orthorhombic