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Pyrrhotite
Pyrrhotite
Name
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Fe₇S₈
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5–4.5
Mohs hardness
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4.58–4.65
Specific gravity
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Dark grayish black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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Parting on {0001}, distinct
Cleavage
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P6_3/mmc
Space group
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Nickeline
Structural group
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Pyh · Grandfathered
IMA
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1835
Named in
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Brown, Gray
Typical colors
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Fe · S
Elements
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