Stibiopalladinite

Stibiopalladinite
Stibiopalladinite (metallic, center, below)
General
CategorySulfide mineral
FormulaPd5Sb2
IMA symbolStpdn
Strunz classification2.AC.20a
Crystal systemHexagonal
Crystal classDihexagonal pyramidal (6mm)
H-M symbol: (6mm)
Space groupP63cm
Identification
ColorSilver, white to steel-gray
Mohs scale hardness4–5
LusterMetallic
StreakBlack
DiaphaneityOpaque

Stibiopalladinite is a mineral containing the chemical elements palladium and antimony. Its chemical formula is Pd5Sb2. It is a silvery white to steel grey opaque mineral crystallizing in the hexagonal crystal system.

It was first described in 1929 for an occurrence in the Bushveld igneous complex of South Africa.