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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

R

Name

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(Fe,Ni)₄N

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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6

Mohs hardness

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7.21

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P-43m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Roa · Approved

IMA

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1980

Named in

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White in reflected light

Typical colors

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Fe · Ni · N

Elements

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