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Geller S , Acta Crystallographica , 15 (1962) p.713-721, The crystal structure of Pd17Se15, Locality: synthetic, Sample: P432 refinement
Physical Properties of Palladseite
Color:
White.
Density:
8.3
Diaphaneity:
Opaque
Habit:
Granular - Generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral crystals in matrix.
Hardness:
4.5-5 - Near Apatite
Luster:
Metallic
Optical Properties of Palladseite
RL Color:
White in air, light gray in oil.
Reflectivity
Standardized Intensity (100%) Reflection Spectra of Palladseite in Air
λ
R
∑ R(λ)
400 nm
42.40
420 nm
42.80
440 nm
43.30
460 nm
43.80
480 nm
44.30
500 nm
44.80
520 nm
45.40
540 nm
45.70
560 nm
45.80
580 nm
45.70
600 nm
45.60
620 nm
45.60
640 nm
45.60
660 nm
45.70
680 nm
45.80
700 nm
46.20
Calculated Relative Intensity Colors of Palladseite in Air
Relative Intensity
0%
30%
60%
90%
100%
120%
150%
180%
210%
R
Calculated Properties of Palladseite
Electron Density:
Bulk Density (Electron Density)=7.19 gm/cc note: Specific Gravity of Palladseite =8.33 gm/cc.
Fermion Index:
Fermion Index = 0.16 Boson Index = 0.84
Photoelectric:
PEPalladseite = 178.67 barns/electron U=PEPalladseite x rElectron Density=1,284.71 barns/cc.
Radioactivity:
GRapi = 0 (Gamma Ray American Petroleum Institute Units) Palladseite is Not Radioactive
Palladseite Classification
Dana Class:
02.16.19.01(02)Sulfides - Including Selenides and Tellurides