Formula: NaNi4(CO3)3(OH)3 . 3H2O
Origin of name: After locality; Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: 6
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 10.33 Ǻ, c = 6.087 Ǻ
Colour: Emerald green
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Crystals prismatic, needle-like to 10µm long, hexagonal in incrustations; cryptocrystalline veins, layers, concretionary
Hardness: 3
Specific gravity: 3.18
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak: Pale green
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