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Glaukosphaerite Mineral Data
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General Glaukosphaerite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Cu,Ni)2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 218.69 gm |
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Copper 43.59 % Cu 54.56 % CuO |
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Nickel 13.42 % Ni 17.08 % NiO |
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Hydrogen 0.92 % H 8.24 % H2O |
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Carbon 5.49 % C 20.12 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 36.58 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu1.5Ni0.5(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral in the oxidized portions of Cu-Ni sulfide deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1974 |
| Locality: |
Kambalda, Western Australia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named from the Greek for bluish green and spherical, the typical color and habit. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Glaukosphaerite + Pronunciation  |
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