Nullaginite
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About Nullaginite
Formula:
Ni2(CO3)(OH)2
Hardness:
1½ - 2
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named for the Nullagine district in Western Australia.
Classification of Nullaginite
Approved
Approval Year:
1978
5/C.01-70
5.BA.10
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
A : With Cu, Co, Ni, Zn, Mg, Mn
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
B : Carbonates with additional anions, without H2O
A : With Cu, Co, Ni, Zn, Mg, Mn
16a.3.2.1
16a : ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
3 : (AB)2(XO3)Zq
16a : ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
3 : (AB)2(XO3)Zq
11.14.3
11 : Carbonates
14 : Carbonates of Co and Ni
11 : Carbonates
14 : Carbonates of Co and Ni
Physical Properties of Nullaginite
Hardness:
1½ - 2 on Mohs scale
Optical Data of Nullaginite
Type:
Biaxial
RI values:
nα = 1.670 nβ = 1.780 nγ = 1.780
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.110
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Very High
Dispersion:
r < v perceptible
Chemical Properties of Nullaginite
Formula:
Ni2(CO3)(OH)2
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Nullaginite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.26 Å, b = 12 Å, c = 3.09 Å
β = 90.48°
β = 90.48°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.772 : 1 : 0.258
Unit Cell V:
343.35 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Type Occurrence of Nullaginite
Synonyms of Nullaginite
Other Language Names for Nullaginite
German:Nullaginit
Spanish:Nullaginita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping
| 5.BA.05 | Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| 5.BA.10 | Georgeite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 · 6H2O | Amor. |
| 5.BA.10 | Glaukosphaerite | (Cu,Ni)2(CO3)(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| 5.BA.10 | Kolwezite | (Cu,Co)2(CO3)(OH)2 | Tric. |
| 5.BA.10 | Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| 5.BA.10 | Mcguinnessite | (Mg,Cu)2(CO3)(OH)2 | |
| 5.BA.10 | Pokrovskite | Mg2(CO3)(OH)2 | Mon. |
| 5.BA.10 | Rosasite | (Cu,Zn)2(CO3)(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| 5.BA.10 | Zincrosasite | (Zn,Cu)2(CO3)(OH)2 | Mon. |
| 5.BA.10 | Chukanovite | Fe2+2(CO3)(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| 5.BA.15 | Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 | Mon. 2/m : P21/m |
| 5.BA.15 | Hydrozincite | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| 5.BA.20 | Holdawayite | Mn6(CO3)2(OH)7(Cl,OH) | Mon. 2/m : B2/m |
| 5.BA.25 | Defernite | Ca6(CO3)2-x(SiO4)x(OH)7(Cl,OH)1-2x (x<0.5) | Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma |
| 5.BA.25 | UM1977-03-COSiO:CaClH | Ca10-11(CO3)7(SiO4)Cl1-2(OH)1-2 | Mon. |
| 5.BA.30 | Loseyite | (Mn2+,Zn,Mg)4Zn3(CO3)2(OH)10 | Mon. 2/m |
| 5.BA.30 | Sclarite | (Zn,Mg,Mn2+)4Zn3(CO3)2(OH)10 | Mon. 2/m : B2/b |
Related Minerals - Dana Grouping (8th Ed.)
| 16a.3.2.2 | Chukanovite | Fe2+2(CO3)(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
Related Minerals - Hey's Chemical Index of Minerals Grouping
| 11.14.1 | Spherocobaltite | CoCO3 | Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c |
| 11.14.2 | Kolwezite | (Cu,Co)2(CO3)(OH)2 | Tric. |
| 11.14.4 | Hellyerite | NiCO3 · 5.5H2O | Mon. 2/m : P2/m |
| 11.14.5 | Otwayite | Ni2(CO3)(OH)2 · H2O | Orth. |
| 11.14.6 | Zaratite | Ni3(CO3)(OH)4 · 4H2O ? | Iso. |
| 11.14.7 | Kambaldaite | NaNi4(CO3)3(OH)3 · 3H2O | Hex. |
| 11.14.8 | Glaukosphaerite | (Cu,Ni)2(CO3)(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : P21/b |
| 11.14.9 | Gaspéite | Ni(CO3) | Hex. |
| 11.14.10 | Reevesite | Ni6Fe3+2(OH)16(CO3) · 4H2O | Trig. |
| 11.14.11 | Comblainite | Ni4Co2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O | Trig. |
| 11.14.12 | Szymańskiite | Hg16(Ni,Mg)6(CO3)12(OH)12(H3O)8•3H2O | Hex. |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
References for Nullaginite
Reference List:
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Nickel, E.H., Berry, L.G. (1981) The new mineral nullaginite and additional data on the related minerals rosasite and glaukosphaerite. Canadian Mineralogist: 19: 315-324.
Fleischer, M., Chao, G.Y., Mandarino, J.A. (1982) New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 67: 857-858.
Perchiazzi, N., Merlino, S. (2006) The malachite-rosasite group: crystal structures of glaukosphaerite and pokrovskite. European Journal of Mineralogy: 18: 787-792. [with comments on probable structure of nullaginite]
Internet Links for Nullaginite
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Australia | |
| Bottrill, R. S. & Baker, W.E. (2008): A Catalogue of The Minerals of Tasmania. Tasmanian Gelogical Survey Bulletin 73, 254 p |
| Nickel E H, Robinson B W, Mumme W G (1993) Widgiemoolthalite: the new Ni analogue of hydromagnesite from Western Australia. American Mineralogist 78, 819-821; Clissold, M. E. (2007) Aspects of the Supergene Geochemistry of Copper, Nickel and Bismuth. PhD Thesis University of Sydney, Australia 162pp. |
| Nickel, E. H.; Hallbert, J. A.; Halligan, R. (1979): Unusual nickel mineralization at Nullagine, Western Australia. Journal of the Geological Society of Australia 26, 61-71. ; CM 1981, 315-24 |
132 North Ni Mine, Widgiemooltha, Coolgardie Shire, Western Australia, Australia