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Oregonite
Name
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FeNi₂As₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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6.92
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Ore · Approved
IMA
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1959
Named in
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In polished section, white. Anisotropism: Weak. R: (400) 41.7, (420) 43.0, (440) 44.3, (460) 45.3
Typical colors
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Fe · Ni · As
Elements
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