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Widgiemoolthalite Mineral Data
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General Widgiemoolthalite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Ni,Mg)5(CO3)4(OH)2•4-5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 596.99 gm |
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Magnesium 6.11 % Mg 10.13 % MgO |
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Nickel 34.41 % Ni 43.79 % NiO |
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Hydrogen 1.86 % H 16.60 % H2O |
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Carbon 8.05 % C 29.49 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 49.58 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ni3.5Mg1.5(CO3)4(OH)2•4.5(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Found with other secondary nickel minerals in the mined ore stockpile. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1993 |
| Locality: |
132 North Nickel mine, 4 km SW of Widgiemooltha, 80 km S of Kalgoorlie, Australia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Widgiemoolthalite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
IMA1992-006 |
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