Pecoraite

Formula: Ni3Si2O5(OH)4

Origin of name: for W. Pecora, American geologist

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: unknown

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 5.26 Å, b = 9.16 Å, c = 14.7 Å, b = 92°

 

Colour: green

Diaphaneity: 

Luster: vitreous

Habit: grains, 0.1 to 1.5 mm

Hardness

Specific gravity: 3.08

Cleavage: none

Tenacity: 

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Comments: dimorphous with nepouite, from a few localities and a meteorite

 

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