Mbobomkulite

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Mbobomkulite

(Ni,Cu)Al₄((NO₃)₂,SO₄)(OH)₁₂ * 3H₂O

(nitrate,sulfate) mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Ni,Cu)Al₄((NO₃)₂,SO₄)(OH)₁₂ * 3H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
5.ND.10
Dana classification
19.1.4.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Mbb
Locality
🇿🇦 Mbobo Mkulu cave
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Mbobo Mkulu cave

Source: Wikidata

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