Godlevskite

Formula:  (Ni,Fe)7S6

Origin of name:   From M. Godlevskii, Russian geologist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  222

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Colour:  Pale yellow in polished section

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Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Granular, in aggregates and single grains

Hardness:  4.5 to 5

Specific gravity:  4.10

Cleavage:  None

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