Pecoraite is a nickel silicate mineral and a member of the serpentine group. It was named after geologist William Thomas Pecora. It is monoclinic and has a chemical composition of Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4. It is associated with the weathering-and-or oxidation of meteorites or nickel sulfide minerals such as millerite. It is also found in altered ultramafic rocks.[2] Pecoraite is typically a green, lime green, or bluegreen mineral with a waxy, or earthy luster and a mohs hardness of 2.5.[3] Common textural habits associated with pecoraite are curved plates, spirals and tubes. It can also be granular and massive.
| Pecoraite | |
|---|---|
 Pecoraite from Eden, Vermont | |
| General | |
| Category | Silicate mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| IMA symbol | Pco[1] |
| Strunz classification | 9.ED.15 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic Unknown space group |
| Identification | |
| Color | Green, blue-green yellow-green |
| Mohs scale hardness | 2.5–3 |
| Luster | Waxy, earthy |
| Streak | Pale green |
| Specific gravity | 3.084 |
See also
edit- Nepouite – Nickel ore from the serpentine family (phyllosilicate)
References
edit- ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
- ^ "Mineralogy Database". Mindat. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ "Webmineral". Retrieved 2013-03-21.
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