General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ni(OH)2-x(SO4,CO3)0.5x x=.5
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 103.71 gm)
Nickel 56.59 % Ni
Hydrogen 1.46 % H
Carbon 1.45 % C
Sulfur 3.86 % S
Oxygen 36.64 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ni(OH)1.5(SO4)0.125(CO3)0.125
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Locality:
Otway nickel deposit, Nullagine, Pilbara region, WA. Australia.
Name Origin:
Named for its close physical and cheimcal resemblance to otwayite.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
emerald green.
Density:
3.3
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Habits:
Fibrous - Crystals made up of fibers., ,
Hardness:
4 - Fluorite
Luster:
Silky
Streak:
white
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