Vozhminite

Formula: (Ni,Co)4(As,Sb)S2

Origin of name: after locality Vozhmin massif, Karelia, Russia

 

Crystal system: Hexagonal

Crystal class: unknown

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 17.46, c = 7.2

 

Colour: Yellowish with brown tint, light pink orange

Diaphaneity: Opaque

Luster: Metallic

Habit: Massive

Hardness: 4.5 to 5

Specific gravity: 6.2

Cleavage: 1; distinct

Tenacity: 

Streak: Black

 

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