IMA mineral species

Otwayite

Ni₂(CO₃)(OH)₂·H₂O

Carbonate mineral.

Green

Otwayite specimen
Otwayite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNi₂(CO₃)(OH)₂·H₂O
ElementsNi, C, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolOtw
Nickel–Strunz class5.DA.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Otway nickel deposit, Australia

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.