Vaesite | |
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General | |
Category | Sulfide minerals |
Formula (repeating unit) | NiS2 |
IMA symbol | Va[1] |
Crystal system | Isometric |
Identification | |
Color | Black, silver-gray |
Cleavage | Distinct/good {001} |
Mohs scale hardness | 4.5–5.5 |
Luster | Metallic |
Streak | Black |
Diaphaneity | Opaque |
Specific gravity | 4.45 |
References | [2] |
Vaesite (NiS2) is a mineral found together with cattierite in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is named after Johannes F. Vaes, a Belgian mineralogist.[3] It is part of the pyrite group.[2]