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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Orcelite

Name

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Ni₅₋ₓAs₂ (x = 0.25)

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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Mohs hardness

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6.5

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3cm

Space group

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Structural group

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Orc · Approved

IMA

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1959

Named in

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Rose-bronze, browner than nickeline; pale orange in polished section

Typical colors

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Ni · As

Elements

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