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Pecoraite

pecoraite

Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4

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Overview

Pecoraite is a nickel silicate mineral and a member of the serpentine group. It was named after geologist William Thomas Pecora. It is monoclinic and has a chemical composition of Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4. It is associated with the weathering-and-or oxidation of meteorites or nickel sulfide minerals such as millerite. It is also found in altered ultramafic rocks. Pecoraite is typically a green, lime green, or bluegreen mineral with a waxy, or earthy luster and a mohs hardness of 2.5. Common textural habits associated with pecoraite are curved plates, spirals and tubes. It can also be granular and massive.

Scientific references

  1. Pecoraite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3898535 Link
  2. Pecoraite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecoraite Link