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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Abelsonite

Name

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NiC₃₁H₃₂N₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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1.33–1.48

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Submetallic to adamantine

Luster

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Probable on {111}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Abl · Approved

IMA

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1975

Named in

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Dark grayish purple, pale purplish red, reddish brown

Typical colors

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Ni · C · H · N

Elements

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