General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Hg+16(Ni,Mg)6(H3O)8(CO3)12·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 4,436.34 gm)
Magnesium 0.82 % Mg
Nickel 5.95 % Ni
Mercury 72.34 % Hg
Hydrogen 0.68 % H
Carbon 3.25 % C
Oxygen 16.95 % O
Empirical Formula:
Hg166(Ni0.75)6(Mg0.25)(H3O)8(CO3)12·3(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[1010] Indistinct
Color:
blue green, blue gray, or black.
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
bluish white
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