Jamborite

Overview

(Ni+2,Ni+3,Fe)(OH)2(OH,S,(H2O))
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.67 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Jamborite - -  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	green
Streak	-

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	trigonal - hexagonal scalenohedral
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	-

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 06.03.08.01

Class: 06

Group: 06.03

Subgroup: 06.03.08 - jamborite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
06.03.08.01	jamborite	(Ni+2,Ni+3,Fe)(OH)2(OH,S,(H2O))

Nickel-Strunz Number : 04.FL.05

Group : 04

Subgroup : FL

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
04.FL.05	jamborite	(Ni+2,Ni+3,Fe)(OH)2(OH,S,(H2O))

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