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Kitkaite
Name
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NiTeSe
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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7.19
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Distinct, from pale gray to pink or purple. R1 –R2: (400) 49.4–53.0, (420) 50.3–52.0
Luster
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Good on {001}
Cleavage
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P-3m1
Space group
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Melonite
Structural group
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Kk · Approved
IMA
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1965
Named in
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Pale yellow
Typical colors
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Ni · Te · Se
Elements
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