Niningerite

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General
Category Sulfide minerals
Formula
(repeating unit)
MgS
Strunz classification 02.CD.10
Crystal symmetry isometric
Unit cell a = 5.2 Å
Identification
Color grey
Mohs scale hardness 3½ - 4
Luster metallic
Diaphaneity opaque

Niningerite is a magnesium-iron-manganese sulfide mineral with the chemical formula MgS that is found in enstatite chondrite meteorites.[1] Niningerite is the magnesium-dominant analog of keilite.[2] This mineral is named after Harvey H. Nininger.

See also

References

  1. webminerals
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