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Alipite

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Formula:
(Ni,Mg)
 
3
Si
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
2
 · nH
 
2
O
Colour:Pale green
Name: Name means 'not greasy'


Uncertain mineral, when dehydrated possibly related to talc. Perhaps the Nickel analogue of Saponite.
Originally reported from Silesia (Schlesien), Poland. Now probably: Kozmice (Kosemitz; Kosemutz), Szklary (Gläsendorf), Ząbkowice (Frankenstein), Ząbkowice District, Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie), Poland.

Classification of Alipite

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Physical Properties of Alipite

Lustre:Waxy
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Translucent
Colour:Pale green

Chemical Properties of Alipite

Formula:
(Ni,Mg)
 
3
Si
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
2
 · nH
 
2
O
Essential elements:H, Ni, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:H, Mg, Ni, O, Si

Other Names for Alipite

Synonyms:
Alizite
Other Languages:
German:Alipit
Alizit
Spanish:Alipita
Alizita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    • Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie)
      • Ząbkowice District
        • Ząbkowice (Frankenstein)
          • Szklary (Gläsendorf)
    		Ralph Merrll specimen
    [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index, 3rd Edition"]
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