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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Gaspéite

Name

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Ni(CO₃)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4.75

Mohs hardness

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3.71

Specific gravity

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Yellow-green

Streak

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Vitreous to dull

Luster

—

—

Cleavage

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R-3c

Space group

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Calcite

Structural group

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Gpé · Approved

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Pale green to bright grass-green, olive-green

Typical colors

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Ni · C · O

Elements

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