Formula: NiTe2
Origin of name: From locality; Melones mine, Calaveras Co., California
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: -3 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 3.84 Å, c = 5.27 Å
Colour: Reddish white, tarnishes brown
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Metallic
Habit: Hexagonal lamellae; indistinct laminated particles
Hardness: 1 to 1.5
Specific gravity: 7.72
Cleavage: 1; {0001} perfect
Tenacity: Brittle
Streak: Dark grey
Synonyms/varieties: Tullurnickel
Comments: Series with merenskyite
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