Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness4
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
⚖ Density8.729 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Ni₃Pb₂S₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ni, Pb, S |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | 4 |
| Density | 8.729 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Snd |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.BE.15 |
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Learn more
- Shandite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3959101 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
4–5
Trigonal
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