Gaspeite Mineral Data

General Gaspeite Information
Chemical Formula:	(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Composition:	Molecular Weight = 108.10 gm
	Magnesium 6.75 % Mg 11.19 % MgO
	Iron 5.17 % Fe 6.65 % FeO
	Nickel 32.58 % Ni 41.46 % NiO
	Carbon 11.11 % C 40.71 % CO₂
	Oxygen 44.40 % O
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	100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Empirical Formula:	Ni_0.6Mg_0.3Fe²⁺_0.1(CO₃)
Environment:	Green mineral formed from the oxidation of nickel-rich rock.
IMA Status:	Approved IMA 1966
Locality:	It was first described from the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec, but has been reported from elsewhere, including western Australia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Name Origin:	Named after its locality.
Name Pronunciation:	Gaspeite
Synonym:	ICSD 61067
	IMA1965-029
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