potarite
rare mineral composed of palladium and mercury12. It was discovered by Sir John Harrison in British Guiana (now Guyana)
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Summary
potarite is a mineral species[1]. potarite has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- potarite's instance of is recorded as mineral species[3].
- Potaro River is named after potarite[4].
- potarite's chemical formula is recorded as PdHg[5].
- potarite is a type of amalgam[6].
- potarite's Commons category is recorded as Potarite[7].
- potarite's crystal system is recorded as tetragonal crystal system[8].
- potarite's IMA status and/or rank is recorded as grandfathered mineral (G)[9].
- potarite's space group is recorded as space group P4/mmm[10].
- potarite's Strunz 8th edition is recorded as I/A.02[11].
- potarite's Nickel-Strunz 9th edition is recorded as 1.AD.25[12].
- potarite's Nickel-Strunz '10th ed', review of is recorded as 1.AD.25[13].
- potarite's described by source is recorded as Potarite, a new mineral discovered by the late Sir John Harrison in British Guiana[14].
- potarite's type locality is recorded as Kaieteur Falls[15].
- potarite's IMA Mineral Symbol is recorded as Ptr[16].
Why It Matters
potarite has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]