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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

H

Name

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Ni₅P₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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—

Mohs hardness

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6.249

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P6_3mc

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Hla · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Dark gray, white with a beige tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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Ni · P

Elements

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