IMA mineral species

Mbobomkulite

(Ni,Cu)Al₄((NO₃)₂,SO₄)(OH)₁₂ * 3H₂O

(nitrate,sulfate) mineral.

Mbobomkulite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formula(Ni,Cu)Al₄((NO₃)₂,SO₄)(OH)₁₂ * 3H₂O
ElementsNi, Cu, Al, N, O, S, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolMbb
Nickel–Strunz class5.ND.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mbobo Mkulu cave, South Africa