Nickelbischofite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About NickelbischofiteHide
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Specific Gravity:
1.932 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
The name reflects its composition as the nickel-dominant analogue of bischofite.
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2892:5
1069d6de-5d7c-4ff5-812d-ce71facb53df
IMA Classification of NickelbischofiteHide
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Type description reference:
Classification of NickelbischofiteHide
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3.BB.20
3 : HALIDES
B : Simple halides, with H2O
B : M:X = 1:2
9.2.9.2
9 : NORMAL HALIDES
2 : AX2
8.11.9
8 : Halides - Fluorides, Chlorides, Bromides and Iodides; also Fluoborates and Fluosilicates
11 : Halides of Fe and Ni
Mineral SymbolsHide
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As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Nbsf | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of NickelbischofiteHide
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Density:
1.932 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of NickelbischofiteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.590 _n_β = 1.620 _n_γ = 1.648
2V:
Measured: 87° , Calculated: 86°
δ = 0.058
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Dispersion:
r > v distinct
Comments:
X = greenish yellow; Z = green
Chemistry of NickelbischofiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
NiCl2 · 6H2O
Crystallography of NickelbischofiteHide
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Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.560(2) Å, b = 7.020(2) Å, c = 8.731(2) Å
β = 96.71(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.934 : 1 : 1.244
Unit Cell V:
399.32 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Comment:
Space Group: I2/m (synthetic).
X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.59 Å | (100) |
| 5.50 Å | (40) |
| 4.82 Å | (35) |
| 2.926 Å | (35) |
| 2.747 Å | (30) |
| 2.689 Å | (20) |
| 2.178 Å | (20) |
Geological EnvironmentHide
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Type Occurrence of NickelbischofiteHide
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Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Canadian Geological Survey, Ottawa, Canada, 17980.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
CROOK, W.W., III & JAMBOR, J.L. (1979): Nickelbischofite, a new nickel chloride hydrate. Canadian Mineralogist 17, 107-109.
Synonyms of NickelbischofiteHide
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Other Language Names for NickelbischofiteHide
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Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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Other InformationHide
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Special Storage/
Display Requirements:
Deliquescent and soluble in water.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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References for NickelbischofiteHide
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Localities for NickelbischofiteHide
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