Heazlewoodite

Formula:  Ni3S2

Origin of name:   After locality; Heazlewood, Tasmania, Australia

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  32

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Colour:  Light bronze

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Massive, compact

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  5.82

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Pale bronze

 

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