Definitions for osmiridium
ˌɒz məˈrɪd i əmos·mirid·i·um

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1. osmiridium, iridosminenoun

   a hard and corrosion resistant mineral that is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium (usually containing small amounts of rhodium and platinum); used in needles and pen nibs etc.

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1. Osmiridium

   Osmiridium and iridosmine are natural alloys of the elements osmium and iridium, with traces of other platinum-group metals. Osmiridium has been defined as containing a higher proportion of iridium, with iridosmine containing more osmium. However, as the content of the natural Os-Ir alloys varies considerably, the constituent percentages of specimens often reflects the reverse situation of osmiridium describing specimens containing a higher proportion of osmium and iridosmine specimens containing more iridium.

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1. osmiridium

   Osmiridium is a naturally occurring alloy of osmium and iridium, often associated with platinum-bearing sands. It is a hard and brittle substance, typically used in making fine instruments and pen nibs due to its strong resistance to corrosion and wear.

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1. Osmiridium

   Osmiridium, also known as iridosmium or iridosmine, is a natural alloy of osmium and iridium, with traces of other platinum group metals. Osmiridium has been defined as containing a higher proportion of iridium, while iridosmine contains more osmium. However, as the content of the natural Os-Ir alloys varies considerably, the constituent percentages of specimens often reflects the reverse situation of osmiridium describing specimens containing a higher proportion of osmium and iridosmine containing more iridium. In 1963, Max Hutchinson Hey proposed using iridosmine for hexagonal specimens with 80%>Os>32%, osmiridium for cubic specimens with Os80%. More recently, the Nomenclature Subcommittee of the Commission of New Minerals and Mineral Names, International Mineralogical Association has declared the mineral names osmiridium and iridosmine invalid and to be replaced by iridium and osmium, respectively. Other named naturally occurring alloys of platinum metals have included: iridrhodruthenium, platiniridium, ruthenosmiridium, and rutheniridosmine. The properties of these alloys generally fall between those of the members, but hardness is greater than the individual constituents.

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1. iridosmium

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of osmiridium in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of osmiridium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osmiridium
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