Erlichmanite
A variety of Pyrite Group
What is Erlichmanite?
Erlichmanite is the naturally occurring mineral form of osmium sulfide (OsS2). It is grey with a metallic luster, hardness around 5, and specific gravity about 9. It is found in noble metal placer deposits. Named for Jozef Erlichman, electron microprobe analyst at the NASA Ames Research Center.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Gray
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 4.5 - 5.5
- Density
- 9.59 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- OsS2
- Elements
- Os, S
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