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Iridium

A commodity
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This page provides information about the commodity Iridium in mineral resources and mining.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
52465
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52465:8

Properties of IridiumHide

Symbol:
Ir - Click to view more details on this element and its geochemistry.
Atomic Number:
77
Atomic Weight:
192.217(3)
Melting Point:
2739 K (2465°C, 4470°F)
Boiling Point:
4701 K (4427°C, 8002°F)
Density:
22.56 g/cm3

Other Commodities associated with Iridium *Hide

CommodityAssociated LocalitiesTotal Localities% Association (commodity)% Association (Iridium)
Osmium212391.30% of all Osmium deposits have Iridium.72.41% of all Iridium deposits have Osmium.
Palladium2117811.80% of all Palladium deposits have Iridium.72.41% of all Iridium deposits have Palladium.
Platinum193944.82% of all Platinum deposits have Iridium.65.52% of all Iridium deposits have Platinum.
Rhodium143935.90% of all Rhodium deposits have Iridium.48.28% of all Iridium deposits have Rhodium.
Chromium131,4840.88% of all Chromium deposits have Iridium.44.83% of all Iridium deposits have Chromium.
Gold1333,7470.04% of all Gold deposits have Iridium.44.83% of all Iridium deposits have Gold.
Ruthenium111573.33% of all Ruthenium deposits have Iridium.37.93% of all Iridium deposits have Ruthenium.
Copper917,3020.05% of all Copper deposits have Iridium.31.03% of all Iridium deposits have Copper.
* in exploitable quantities, based on associations listed on mindat.org

Companies producing IridiumHide

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Internet Links for IridiumHide

References for IridiumHide

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Deposits of IridiumHide

This map shows a selection of deposits that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates.
Australia
 
  • Tasmania
    • Derwent Valley municipality
    • Waratah-Wynyard municipality
      • Heazlewood district
Japan
 
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Sorachi Subprefecture
      • Numata
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
        • Maandagshoek Farm
Anglo American plc
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Ketchikan Gateway Borough
    • Northwest Arctic Borough
      • Fairhaven Mining District
    • Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
      • Delta River Mining District
      • Eagle Mining District
    • Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
      • Circle Mining District
  • Nevada
    • Clark County
      • New York Mountains
        • Crescent Mining District
  • New Mexico
    • Santa Fe County
      • Old Placers District
        • Golden
          • Ortiz Project
    • Sierra County
      • Hillsboro Mining District
  • Oregon
    • Coos County
      • Beach Area
    • Curry County
      • Kalmiopsis Wilderness
        • Pearsoll Peak
    • Josephine County
      • Waldo Mining District
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