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Nowack E , Schwarzenbach D , Hahn T , Acta Crystallographica, Section B , 47 (1991) p.650-659, Charge densities in CoS2 and NiS2 (pyrite structure), Note: multipole model, T = 135 K, Locality: synthetic
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Physical Properties of Vaesite
Cleavage:
{001} Perfect
Color:
Black, Steel gray, Tin white.
Density:
4.45
Diaphaneity:
Opaque
Habit:
Disseminated - Occurs in small, distinct particles dispersed in matrix.
Habit:
Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses.
Hardness:
4.5-5.5 - Near Apatite
Luster:
Metallic
Optical Properties of Vaesite
RL Color:
Gray, pale violet.
RL Pleochroism:
None.
Reflectivity
Standardized Intensity (100%) Reflection Spectra of Vaesite in Air
λ
R
∑ R(λ)
400 nm
35.00
420 nm
34.30
440 nm
33.60
460 nm
33.00
480 nm
32.50
500 nm
32.00
520 nm
31.80
540 nm
31.60
560 nm
31.50
580 nm
31.50
600 nm
31.60
620 nm
31.80
640 nm
32.00
660 nm
32.40
680 nm
33.00
700 nm
33.60
Calculated Relative Intensity Colors of Vaesite in Air
Relative Intensity
0%
30%
60%
90%
100%
120%
150%
180%
210%
240%
270%
280%
R
Calculated Properties of Vaesite
Electron Density:
Bulk Density (Electron Density)=4.35 gm/cc note: Specific Gravity of Vaesite =4.45 gm/cc.
Fermion Index:
Fermion Index = 0.0093158148 Boson Index = 0.9906841852
Photoelectric:
PEVaesite = 21.79 barns/electron U=PEVaesite x rElectron Density= 94.75 barns/cc.
Radioactivity:
GRapi = 0 (Gamma Ray American Petroleum Institute Units) Vaesite is Not Radioactive
Vaesite Classification
Dana Class:
02.12.01.02(02)Sulfides - Including Selenides and Tellurides