How do I identify Kotulskite?

Kotulskite can be identified by its hardness of 4 - 4.5 on the Mohs scale. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

How hard is Kotulskite?

Kotulskite has a hardness of 4 - 4.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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Chemical Formula: Pd(Te,Bi)2-x (x ≈ 0.4) Note: Synthetic PdTe is known (Vymazalová et al., 2005). Member of the triple system PdTe-PdBi-PdSb with a continuous isomorphic series along Te-Bi and Bi-Sb sides of triangle. Isomorphism along Te-Sb side is complicated in absence of Bi especially for high-Te compositions.
Elements: Bi, Pd, Te

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