Esquema molecular
Zaratite
Ni3(CO3)(OH)4·4H2O
Description
Zaratite is a rare hydrated nickel carbonate that usually occurs as bright emerald-green crusts or coatings.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
Ni3(CO3)(OH)4·4H2O
Classification
carbonatos
Crystal system
amorfo
Luster
Vítreo a resinoso
Streak
Verde pálido
Density
2.6 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
300 °C
Mohs Scale — 3/10
Referencia: Calcita
Color
Verde esmeralda a verde brillante
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Mainly as a mineralogical specimen for collectors due to its rarity and distinctive color.
Uso industrial
Minor source of nickel; it does not have massive industrial applications due to the scarcity of deposits.
Similar minerals
Compare species
| Properties | Zaratite | Annabergite |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Ni3(CO3)(OH)4·4H2O | Ni3(AsO4)2·8H2O |
| Classification | Carbonates | Phosphates |
| Crystal system | amorfo | monoclínico |
| Hardness | 3 | 2 |
| Density | 2.6 g/cm³ | 3 g/cm³ |
| Luster | Vítreo a resinoso | Vítreo a terroso |
| Streak | Verde pálido | Verde claro |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Genthita · Annabergita · Morenosita
Derivatives and uses
Nickel salts, compounds for electroplating.
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Estados Unidos, España, Austria, Sudáfrica
Galería de la comunidad
Periodic table
Contains elements: Ni · C · O · H
Hydrogen
#1 · Nonmetals
