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Millerite
Name
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NiS
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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3–3.5
Mohs hardness
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5.5
Specific gravity
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Greenish black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Perfect on {1011} and {0112}
Cleavage
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P6_3/mmc
Space group
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Millerite
Structural group
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Mlr · Grandfathered
IMA
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1845
Named in
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Yellow
Typical colors
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Ni · S
Elements
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