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Paraotwayite Mineral Data

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General Paraotwayite Information

Help on Chemical  Formula: Chemical Formula: Ni(OH)2-x(SO4,CO3)0.5x x=.5
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 103.71 gm
   Nickel    56.59 %  Ni   72.02 % NiO
   Hydrogen   1.46 %  H    13.03 % H2O
   Carbon     1.45 %  C     5.30 % CO2
   Sulfur     3.86 %  S     9.65 % SO3
   Oxygen    36.64 %  O
            ______        ______ 
            100.00 %      100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Ni(OH)1.5(SO4)0.12(CO3)0.12
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Approved IMA 1987
Help on Locality: Locality: Otway nickel deposit, Nullagine, Pilbara region, WA. Australia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named for its close physical and chemical resemblance to otwayite.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Paraotwayite + Pronunciation Say PARAOTWAYITE