Mineral - Falcondoite
Falcondoite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
(Ni,Mg)₄Si₆O₁₅(OH)₂ · 6H₂O
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
2.5
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
green
Birefringence
Luster
Resinous
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
orthorhombic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
coarse, crusty, massive
Formation
Oxidationszone von Nickel-Lagerstätten
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Rare
Synonyms
Falcondoite