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Nepouite Mineral Data
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General Nepouite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 380.27 gm |
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Silicon 14.77 % Si 31.60 % SiO2 |
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Nickel 46.30 % Ni 58.92 % NiO |
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Hydrogen 1.06 % H 9.48 % H2O |
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Oxygen 37.87 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 |
| Environment: |
Nickel-bearing laterite deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1906 |
| Locality: |
Reis II mine, Nepoui, New Caledonia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after its locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Nepouite  |
| Synonym: |
Genthite |
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