General Information:
Chemical Formula:
NiCl2·6(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 237.69 gm)
Nickel 24.69 % Ni
Hydrogen 5.09 % H
Chlorine 29.83 % Cl
Oxygen 40.39 % O
Empirical Formula:
NiCl2·6(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1979
Name Origin:
Nickel analog of bischofite.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
green or emerald green.
Density:
1.929
Hardness:
1.5 - Between Talc and Gypsum
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
greenish white
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