Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

—

(Pd,Ni)S

Formula

—

Mineral Species

Entry type

—

Sulfides

Chemical class

—

Tetragonal

Crystal system

—

Mohs hardness

—

6.705

Specific gravity

—

Streak

—

Metallic, strong. Anisotropism: Weak to moderate, dark brown to dark blue-gray. R1 –R2: (400) 41.2–42.0

Luster

—

Cleavage

—

P4_2/m

Space group

—

Structural group

—

Vsk · Approved

IMA

—

1962

Named in

—

Silvery; in reflected light, creamy white

Typical colors

—

Pd · Ni · S

Elements

—