Willemseite

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Willemseite

Ni₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ni₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Cc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EC.05
Dana classification
71.2.1.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wls
Locality
🇿🇦 Bon Accord nickel deposit
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Johannes Willemse

Source: Wikidata

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