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trigonalrarecarbonates
Gaspeite
(Ni,Mg,Fe)CO₃
This specimen of Gaspeite displays a characteristic yellowish-green color, forming a botryoidal or mammillary crust. It is a nickel, magnesium, iron carbonate.
Gaspeite Physical Properties
Mohs Hardness
4.5Crystal System
trigonalLuster
dullStreak Color
pale green to yellowish-greenCleavage
perfect on {1011}, rarely observedFracture
unevenSpecific Gravity
3.75Colors
yellowish-green, apple-green, pale green, brownish-greenTransparency
translucentType Locality
132 North Mine, Widgiemooltha, Western Australia, AustraliaMineral Group
carbonatesUses
collector, gemstoneAssociated Minerals
annabergite, goethite, magnesite, talcRarity
rareGeological Context
Gaspeite is a secondary mineral that forms in the oxidized zones of nickel sulfide deposits. It often occurs as an alteration product of other nickel-bearing minerals.
