IMA mineral species
Rustenburgite
Pt₃Sn
PGE-metal alloy mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
⚖ Density17.87 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Pt₃Sn |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pt, Sn |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | 17.87 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Rsb |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 1.AG.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Rustenburg, South Africa
- 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
- Rustenburgite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q425436 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Cubic