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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

T

Name

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Ni₂P

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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7.3

Specific gravity

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Gray

Streak

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Bright metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-62m

Space group

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Barringerite

Structural group

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Tjrd · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Grayish white, white with a beige tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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Ni · P

Elements

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