General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ni3Si2O5(OH)4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 380.27 gm)
Silicon 14.77 % Si
Nickel 46.30 % Ni
Hydrogen 1.06 % H
Oxygen 37.87 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ni3SI2O5(OH)4
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1969
Physical Properties:
Color:
dark green.
Density:
3.84 - 3.084, Average = 3.46
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Streak:
light green
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