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Nickeline
Nickeline
Name
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NiAs
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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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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7.784
Specific gravity
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Pale brownish black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Cleavage
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P6_3/mmc
Space group
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Nickeline
Structural group
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Nc · Approved
IMA
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1832
Named in
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Pink, Gray
Typical colors
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Ni · As
Elements
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