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Nickelphosphide
Nickelphosphide
Name
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Ni₃P
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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7.61
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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I-4
Space group
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Structural group
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Nic · Approved
IMA
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1998
Named in
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In reflected light, white with a pink-yellow tint
Typical colors
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Ni · P
Elements
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