IMA mineral species
Paraotwayite
Ni(OH)₂-x(SO₄,CO₃)₀.₅x
Sulfate-carbonate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ni(OH)₂-x(SO₄,CO₃)₀.₅x |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ni, O, H, S, C |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Potw |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.BB.45 |
“—” 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
- 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
- Paraotwayite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3895258 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic