Paraotwayite

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
Ni(OH)2-x(SO4,CO3)0.5x x=.5
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 103.71 gm)
Nickel 56.59 % Ni
Hydrogen 1.46 % H 
Carbon 1.45 % C 
Sulfur 3.86 % S 
Oxygen 36.64 % O 
 Empirical Formula:
Ni(OH)1.5(SO4)0.125(CO3)0.125
 IMA Status:
Approved IMA
 Locality:
Otway nickel deposit, Nullagine, Pilbara region, WA. Australia.
 Name Origin:
Named for its close physical and cheimcal resemblance to otwayite.
Physical Properties:
 Cleavage:
None
 Color:
emerald green.
 Density:
3.3
 Diaphaniety:
Translucent
 Habits:
Fibrous - Crystals made up of fibers., ,
 Hardness:
4 - Fluorite
 Luster:
Silky
 Streak:
white
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