IMA mineral species
Bonaccordite
Ni₂Fe³⁺O₂(BO₃)
Borate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness7
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
| Chemical formula | Ni₂Fe³⁺O₂(BO₃) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ni, Fe, O, B |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Bna |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 6.AB.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Bon Accord nickel deposit, South Africa
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Bonaccordite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3642009 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
7–8
Orthorhombic