Mineral - Pimelite
Pimelite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
Ni₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂·4H₂O
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
2.5
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
yellowgreen
Birefringence
Luster
Greasy,
Waxy
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
hexagonal
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
coarse, massive
Formation
Metamorphose
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Rarely
Synonyms
Pimelite