Vaesite
Vaesite (NiS2) is a mineral found together with cattierite in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is named after Johannes F. Vaes, a Belgian mineralologist.[1]
| Vaesite | |
|---|---|
 Vaesite on a matrix | |
| General | |
| Category | Pyrite Group |
| Formula (repeating unit) | NiS2 |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Identification | |
| Color | Black, silver-gray |
| Mohs scale hardness | 4,5 - 5,5 |
References
- Kerr, Paul F. (1945). "Cattierite and Vaesite: New Co-Ni Minerals from the Belgian Kongo" (PDF). 30: 483–492. Cite journal requires
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