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Name
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PdNiAs
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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9.33
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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P-62c
Space group
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Structural group
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Mjk · Approved
IMA
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1974
Named in
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Grayish white in reflected light. Anisotropism: Weak. R1 –R2: (400) —, (420) —, (440) 47.4, (460) 49.0
Typical colors
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Pd · Ni · As
Elements
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