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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

N

Name

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Ni₁₂P₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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7.54

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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I4/m

Space group

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Structural group

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Naz · Approved

IMA

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2019

Named in

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White in reflected light

Typical colors

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Ni · P

Elements

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