IMA mineral species

Pecoraite

Ni₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

Nickel phyllosilicate mineral of the serpentine group.

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Pecoraite specimen
Pecoraite-654084.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNi₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
ElementsNi, Si, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolPco
Nickel–Strunz class9.ED.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Wolfe Creek Crater, Australia

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