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Vaesite
A species of Minerals Scientific name : Vaesite RockType : Minerals
Vaesite, A species of Minerals
Scientific name: Vaesite
RockType: Minerals
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Description
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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.
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Physical Properties
Colors
Black, silver-gray
Chemical Properties
Formula
NiS2
Elements listed
Ni, S
Common Impurities
Co,Fe
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