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Sulfosalt

Gersdorffite-Pca21

NiAsS
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassSulfosalt

Gersdorffite-Pca21

Gersdorffite-Pca21 is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfosalt class, with the chemical formula NiAsS.

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pca2_1). It is a member of the Cobaltite structural group.

IMA symbol Gdf-Pca21, IMA status: approved, named in 1986.

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