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Esquema molecular
Eardleyite
(Ni,Zn)Al2(OH)6(CO3)·nH2O
Description
Eardleyite is a rare mineral belonging to the hydrotalcite group, composed mainly of nickel, zinc, and aluminum.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
(Ni,Zn)Al2(OH)6(CO3)·nH2O
Classification
carbonatos
Crystal system
trigonal
Luster
ceroso a terroso
Streak
blanco
Density
2.2 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
450 °C
Mohs Scale — 2.5/10
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Referencia: Calcita
Color
#90EE90
#00CED1
verde claro a verde azulado
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Generally no direct daily use due to its rarity.
Uso industrial
Scientific study and geological research of nickel deposits.
Similar minerals
Derivatives and uses
Potential secondary source of nickel.
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Estados Unidos, Australia
Galería de la comunidad
Periodic table
Contains elements: Ni · Zn · Al · O · H · C
H
Hydrogen
#1 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass1.008 u
Density0.0899 g/cm³
Melting point-259.2 °C
Boiling point-252.9 °C
StateGas
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides
