Cassidyite

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Cassidyite

Ca₂Ni(PO₄)₂·2H₂O

Phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂Ni(PO₄)₂·2H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
triclinic-pinacoidal
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
8.CG.05
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Cdy
Locality
🇦🇺 Wolfe Creek Crater
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after William A. Cassidy

Source: Wikidata

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