IMA mineral species

Pentlandite

(Ni,Fe)₉S₈

Sulfide mineral.

YellowBrown

Pentlandite specimen
PentlanditeUSGOV.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density4.6 – 5 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formula(Ni,Fe)₉S₈
ElementsNi, Fe, S
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density4.6 – 5 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPn
Nickel–Strunz class2.BB.15

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