IMA mineral species

Monipite

MoNiP

Phosphide mineral.

Properties

⚖ Density8.468 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formulaMoNiP
ElementsMo, Ni, P
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density8.468 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMnp
Nickel–Strunz class1.BD.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Allende meteorite, Mexico

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.