Nakauriite

Overview

(Mn,Ni,Cu)8(SO4)4(CO3)(OH)6·48(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.39 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Nakauriite - -  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	blue
Streak	-

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	orthorhombic - unknown
Cleavage	-
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	-

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 32.04.01.01

Class: 32

Group: 32.04

Subgroup: 32.04.01 - nakauriite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
32.04.01.01	nakauriite	(Mn,Ni,Cu)8(SO4)4(CO3)(OH)6·48(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 07.DG.30

Group : 07

Subgroup : DG

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
07.DG.30	nakauriite	(Mn,Ni,Cu)8(SO4)4(CO3)(OH)6·48(H2O)

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