General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Ni,Mg)3Si4O10(OH)2
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 456.63 gm)
Magnesium 3.99 % Mg
Silicon 24.60 % Si
Nickel 28.92 % Ni
Hydrogen 0.44 % H
Oxygen 42.05 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ni2.25Mg0.75Si4O10(OH)2
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1968
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
light green.
Density:
3.31
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Streak:
greenish white
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