Kitkaite

Formula:  NiTeSe

Origin of name:  Locality; Kitka River, Finland

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3 2/m

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Colour:  Pale yellow

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Massive

Hardness

Specific gravity:  7.22

Cleavage:  1; {001} good

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