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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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NiBi³⁺O(AsO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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—

Mohs hardness

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6.715

Specific gravity

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Pale orange-brown

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Pgn · Approved

IMA

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1999

Named in

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Orange-brown to deep golden brown, gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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Ni · Bi · O · As

Elements

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