How do I identify Nickelzippeite?

Nickelzippeite can be identified by its hardness of 5 - 5.5 on the Mohs scale. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

How hard is Nickelzippeite?

Nickelzippeite has a hardness of 5 - 5.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Nickelzippeite

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What is Nickelzippeite?

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Physical Properties

Hardness (Mohs): 5 - 5.5

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: Ni2(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10 · 16H2O The composition is given here in analogy to the compositions of cobaltzippeite, magnesiozippeite and zinczippeite, according to Burns et al. (2003). It is not entirely certain, though, since nickelzippeite has not been part of that study.
Elements: H, Ni, O, S, U

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