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Niasite
Name
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Ni²⁺₄.₅(AsO₄)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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4
Mohs hardness
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5.245
Specific gravity
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Pale pink
Streak
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Resinous to subadamantine
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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I-42d
Space group
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Jeffbenite
Structural group
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Nia · Approved
IMA
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2020
Named in
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Violet-red to red-orange
Typical colors
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Ni · As · O
Elements
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