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Falcondoite

falcondoite

Ni4Si6O15(OH)2·6H2O

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Overview

Falcondoite, a member of the sepiolite group, was first discovered in the Dominican Republic, near the town of Bonao. The mineral was found in a deposit mined by Falconbridge Dominica, and so was named "falcondoite" after the company. Falcondoite is frequently associated with sepiolite, garnierite, talc, and serpentine, and is commonly nickel-bearing. While the chemical formula for falcondoite can vary, the mineral must contain more nickel than magnesium to be considered its own species. The ideal chemical formula for falcondoite is (Ni,Mg)4Si6O15(OH)2·6H2O.

Scientific references

  1. Falcondoite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13091246 Link
  2. Falcondoite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcondoite Link