Heazlewoodite

Formula: Ni3S2

Reflected/transmitted colour: opaque, polished section yellowish cream

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Optical isotropy/anisotropy: polished section strong anisotropic with vivid colours, lilac to grayish green

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Birefringence δ/bireflectance: polished section very weak, only visible on grain boundaries (in oil)

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