Sudovikovite
PtSe2 [CNMNC approved formula]
Named for N. G. Sudovikov (1903-1966), noted Russian petrologist.
| IMA status : | Approved Species 1997 () |
| CLASSIFICATION | |
| Dana (8th edition) : |
02.12.14.07 |
| (02) Sulfides - Including Selenides and Tellurides | |
| (02.12) where Am Bn Xp, with (m+n):p=1:2 | |
| (02.12.14) Melonite Group (Trigonal: P-3m1) AX2 type | |
| Nickel-Strunz (10th edition) : |
02.EA.20 |
| (02) Sulfides | |
| (02.E) Metal Sulfides, M:S = 1:2 | |
| (02.EA) M:S = 1:2 | |
| Crystal system: | Trigonal System |
| Point group (H-M): | 3m (or 3 2/m) — hexagonal-scalenohedral |