Bottinoite

Formula:  Ni(H2O)6[Sb (OH)6]2

Origin of name:  After locality; Bottino di Seravezza mine, Alpi Aquane, Itlay

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3 or 3m or -3 2/m

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Colour:  Light blue-green

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Tabular or short prismatic crystals to 0.4 mm, roselike aggregates to 2.5 mm

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Specific gravity:  2.83

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Light blue

 

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