Jamborite

Formula:  (Ni,Fe)8(SO4)(OH)16 . nH2O

Origin of name:  For John Jambor, Canadian mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Green

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Habit:  Fibrous and lamellar, forming aggregates

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Specific gravity:  2.67

Cleavage:  None

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