Reevesite

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Reevesite

Reevesite

Ni₆Fe³⁺₂(OH)₁₆(CO₃) * 4H₂O

Hydrotalcite group mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ni₆Fe³⁺₂(OH)₁₆(CO₃) * 4H₂O
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
2
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
Yellow
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
R-3m
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
5.DA.50
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Rvs
Locality
🇦🇺 Wolfe Creek Crater
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Frank M. Reeves

Source: Wikidata

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