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Zaratite Mineral Data
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General Zaratite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ni3(CO3)(OH)4•4(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 376.17 gm |
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Nickel 46.81 % Ni 59.57 % NiO |
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Hydrogen 3.22 % H 28.73 % H2O |
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Carbon 3.19 % C 11.70 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 46.79 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ni3(CO3)(OH)4•4(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Secondary nickel mineral in Ni-bearing rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1851 |
| Locality: |
Cape Ortegal, Galicia, Spain. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after Antonio Gil y Zarate (1793-1861), Spanish diplomat, general director of public education, and counselor of state. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Zaratite  |
| Synonym: |
Emerald Nickel |
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Texasite |
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