Pecoraite

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Pecoraite

Ni₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

Nickel phyllosilicate mineral of the serpentine group

Properties

Chemical formula
Ni₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.ED.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Pco
Locality
🇦🇺 Wolfe Creek Crater
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after William T. Pecora

Source: Wikidata

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