Dwornikite

Formula:   (Ni,Fe)(SO4) . H2O

Origin of name:   For E. Dwornik

 

Crystal system:   Monoclinic

Crystal class:   2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 6.839, b = 7.582, c = 7.474, β = 117.85°

 

Colour:  White

Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Luster: Vitreous

Habit:   Fine-grained particles in aggregates

Hardness: 2-3

Specific gravity:   3.34

Cleavage:   None

Tenacity: 

Streak: White

 

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