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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Perryite

Name

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(Ni,Fe)₈(Si,P)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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7.63

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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R-3c

Space group

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Structural group

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Pry · Approved

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Cream-yellow in reflected light

Typical colors

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Ni · Fe · Si · P

Elements

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