IMA mineral species
Potarite
PdHg
Rare mineral composed of palladium and mercury12. It was discovered by Sir John Harrison in British Guiana (now Guyana).
Properties
⚖ Density14.41 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | PdHg |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pd, Hg |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 14.41 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ptr |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 1.AD.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
- 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
- Potarite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q429541 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Tetragonal