Widgiemoolthalite
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Widgiemoolthalite
132N Deposit, nov. 2005
132 North Ni Mine, Widgiemooltha, Coolgardie Shire, Western Australia, Australia
132 North Ni Mine, Widgiemooltha, Coolgardie Shire, Western Australia, Australia
Formula:
Ni5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5H2O
Colour:
Green, bluish-green
Lustre:
Silky
Hardness:
3½
Specific Gravity:
3.13
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named by E.H. Nickel, B.W. Robinson and W.G. Mumme in 1993 after its discovery locality, the 132 North Mine, near Widgiemooltha, Western Australia, Australia.
This page provides mineralogical data about Widgiemoolthalite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4286
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4286:0
IMA Classification of Widgiemoolthalite
Approved
IMA Formula:
Ni2+5(CO3)4(OH)2·4-5H2O
Approval year:
1992
Classification of Widgiemoolthalite
5.DA.05
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
D : Carbonates with additional anions, with H2O
A : With medium-sized cations
5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
D : Carbonates with additional anions, with H2O
A : With medium-sized cations
16b.7.1.2
16b : HYDRATED CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
7 : Miscellaneous
16b : HYDRATED CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
7 : Miscellaneous
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference for Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Wmo | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Physical Properties of Widgiemoolthalite
Silky
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Green, bluish-green
Streak:
Light green-blue
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Density:
3.13(1) g/cm3 (Measured) 3.24 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Widgiemoolthalite
Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.630(5) nγ = 1.640(5)
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.010
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Based on recorded range of RI values above.
Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.
Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.
Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars.
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.
Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.
Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
relatively strong
Chemistry of Widgiemoolthalite
Mindat Formula:
Ni5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5H2O
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Widgiemoolthalite
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/b
Setting:
P21/c
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.06(17) Å, b = 8.75(5) Å, c = 8.32(4) Å
β = 114.4(8)°
β = 114.4(8)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.15 : 1 : 0.951
Unit Cell V:
666.96 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.75 Å | (10) |
| 6.30 Å | (5) |
| 4.36 Å | (4) |
| 2.871 Å | (4) |
| 4.14 Å | (3) |
| 2.120 Å | (3) |
| 2.458 Å | (2) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] | |
| 47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates] | |
| Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals | <10 Ka |
| 55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals |
Type Occurrence of Widgiemoolthalite
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Western Australian Museum, Perth, Australia, M.1.1993.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Synonyms of Widgiemoolthalite
Other Language Names for Widgiemoolthalite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 8 photos of Widgiemoolthalite associated with Gaspéite | NiCO3 |
| 6 photos of Widgiemoolthalite associated with Kambaldaite | NaNi4(CO3)3(OH)3 · 3H2O |
| 1 photo of Widgiemoolthalite associated with Chrysotile | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| 1 photo of Widgiemoolthalite associated with Otwayite | Ni2(CO3)(OH)2 · H2O |
| 1 photo of Widgiemoolthalite associated with Gillardite | Cu3Ni(OH)6Cl2 |
| 1 photo of Widgiemoolthalite associated with Magnesite | MgCO3 |
| 1 photo of Widgiemoolthalite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 5.DA. | Alexkhomyakovite | K6(Ca2Na)(CO3)5Cl · 6H2O |
| 5.DA. | Amoraite | Ca12Al6(OH)36(CO3)2(SO3) · 15H2O |
| 5.DA.05 | Dypingite | Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5H2O |
| 5.DA.05 | 'UM1986-10-CO:ClHMgMnZn (also called Mineral F, Dunn, 1995)' | Mg5(Zn,Mn)3(CO3)2(OH,Cl)12 · H2O |
| 5.DA.05 | 'UM1987-01-CO:HMgS' | Mg4(CO3)2(OH)4 · 6H2O ? |
| 5.DA.05 | Giorgiosite | Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5-6H2O |
| 5.DA.05 | Hydromagnesite | Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.10 | Artinite | Mg2(CO3)(OH)2 · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.10 | Chlorartinite | Mg2(CO3)(OH)Cl · 2H2O |
| 5.DA.10 | Indigirite | Mg2Al2(CO3)4(OH)2 · 15H2O |
| 5.DA.15 | Zaratite | Ni3(CO3)(OH)4 · 4H2O ? |
| 5.DA.15 | Otwayite | Ni2(CO3)(OH)2 · H2O |
| 5.DA.20 | Kambaldaite | NaNi4(CO3)3(OH)3 · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.25 | Callaghanite | Cu2Mg2(CO3)(OH)6 · 2H2O |
| 5.DA.30 | Claraite | (Cu,Zn)15(CO3)4(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)14 · 7H2O |
| 5.DA.35 | Hydroscarbroite | Al14(CO3)3(OH)36 · nH2O |
| 5.DA.35 | Scarbroite | Al5(CO3)(OH)13 · 5H2O |
| 5.DA.40 | Karchevskyite | Mg18Al9(OH)54Sr2(CO3)9(H2O)6(H3O)5 |
| 5.DA.40 | 'UM1987-05-OH:AlCMg' | Mg4Al2(OH)12(CO3,SO4) · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.40 | Quintinite | Mg4Al2(OH)12(CO3) · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.40 | Charmarite | Mn2+4Al2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.40 | Caresite | Fe2+4Al2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.45 | 'Hydrotalcite-2H' | Mg6Al2(CO3)(OH)16 · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.45 | 'Stichtite-2H' | Mg6(Cr,Al)2(CO3)(OH)16 · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.45 | Brugnatellite | Mg6Fe3+(CO3)(OH)13 · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.45 | Zaccagnaite | Zn4Al2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.45 | 'Pyroaurite-2H' | Mg6Fe3+2(OH)16(CO3) · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.45 | Liudongshengite | Zn4Cr2(OH)12(CO3) · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.45 | Chlormagaluminite | Mg4Al2(OH)12Cl2 · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.50 | Pyroaurite | Mg6Fe3+2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.50 | Takovite | Ni6Al2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.50 | Reevesite | Ni6Fe3+2(OH)16(CO3) · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.50 | Kaznakhtite | Ni6Co3+2(CO3)(OH)16 · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.50 | Comblainite | Ni4Co2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.50 | Marioantofilliite | [Cu4Al2(OH)12](CO3) · 3H2O |
| 5.DA.50 | Hydrotalcite | Mg6Al2(CO3)(OH)16 · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.50 | Stichtite | Mg6Cr3+2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.50 | Desautelsite | Mg6Mn3+2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.55 | Coalingite | Mg10Fe3+2(OH)24[CO3] · 2H2O |
| 5.DA.55 | Akopovaite | Al4Li2(OH)12(CO3)(H2O)3 |
| 5.DA.60 | Šlikite | Zn2Mg(CO3)2(OH)2 · 4H2O |
| 5.DA.65 | Marklite | Cu5(CO3)2(OH)6 · 6H2O |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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Localities for Widgiemoolthalite
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Australia (TL) | |
| Am.Min.: 78 (1993) +2 other references |
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132 North Ni Mine, Widgiemooltha, Coolgardie Shire, Western Australia, Australia