General Gaspeite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 108.10 gm |
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Magnesium 6.75 % Mg 11.19 % MgO |
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Iron 5.17 % Fe 6.65 % FeO |
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Nickel 32.58 % Ni 41.46 % NiO |
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Carbon 11.11 % C 40.71 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 44.40 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ni0.6Mg0.3Fe2+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 |
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IMA1965-029 |
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PDF 12-771 |
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