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Record 1 2010-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
RuS2
formula, see observation
DEF

An iron-black mineral [which] often contains osmium.

CONT

Laurite is found in association with platinum in placer deposits and usually occurs in minute octahedrons resembling those of magnetite.

OBS

Chemical formula: RuS2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
RuS2
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (sulfure de ruthénium) du système cristallin cubique, du groupe de la pyrite, noir fer, trouvé en association avec le platine dans certains dépôts de placer.

OBS

Formule chimique : RuS2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
RuS2
formula, see observation
DEF

Sulfuro de rutenio [...], que cristaliza en el sistema cúbico; se encuentra en forma de pequeños granos cúbicos u octaédricos, negruzcos, de brillo metálico, presentes en ciertas menas del platino.

OBS

Fórmula química: RuS2

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