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Awaruite
Awaruite
Name
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Ni₃Fe
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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7.8–8.65
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pm-3m
Space group
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Perovskite, Auricupride
Structural group
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Awr · Grandfathered
IMA
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1885
Named in
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Silver- to grayish white, in reflected light
Typical colors
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Ni · Fe
Elements
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