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Kambaldaite Mineral Data
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General Kambaldaite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaNi4(CO3)3(OH)3•3(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 542.85 gm |
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Sodium 4.24 % Na 5.71 % Na2O |
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Nickel 43.25 % Ni 55.04 % NiO |
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Hydrogen 1.67 % H 14.93 % H2O |
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Carbon 6.64 % C 24.32 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 44.21 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaNi4(CO3)3(OH)3•3(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary mineral in nickel-bearing rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1985 |
| Locality: |
Otter shoot, Kambalda, WA, Australia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Kambaldaite + Pronunciation  |
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