Jamborite
| Jamborite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Minerals |
| Formula | Ni2+1-xCo3+x(OH)2-x(SO4)x · nH2O |
| IMA symbol | Jbr |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Identification | |
| Color | Green |
| Cleavage | Perfect |
| Specific gravity | 2.67 |
| Density | 2.67 g/cm3 |
| Optical properties | Uniaxial (−) |
| Refractive index | nω = 1.607 nε = 1.602 |
| Birefringence | 0.0050 |
| References | [1] |
Jamborite is a hexagonal-trigonal, green, mineral consisting of nickel, cobalt, hydroxides and sulphur. Its discovery was first published in 1973.[2]
Etymology
[edit]It is named after John Leslie Jambor, a Canadian geologist.[2]
Properties
[edit]It has a lamellar structure, superficially resembling grass.[3]
It was formerly believed to be in the hydrotalcite supergroup, but was later disproved.[4]
Distribution
[edit]This mineral has been found in the Northern Apennines of Italy, Spain and Wales.[5][6]
Media appearances
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It is featured in the Stardew Valley video game as a minor item obtained from geodes.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "General Jamborite Information".
- ^ a b Morandi, N.; Dalrio, G. (1973-10-01). "Jamborite: A New Nickel Hydroxide Mineral From the Northern Apennines, Italy". American Mineralogist. 58 (9–10): 835–839. ISSN 0003-004X.
- ^ "Jamborite". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Bindi, Luca; Christy, Andrew G.; Mills, Stuart J.; Ciriotti, Marco E.; Bittarello, Erica (September 2015). "New Compositional and Structural Data Validate the Status of Jamborite". The Canadian Mineralogist. 53 (5): 791–802. Bibcode:2015CaMin..53..791B. doi:10.3749/canmin.1400050. hdl:1885/152280. ISSN 0008-4476.
- ^ "Mineral Database". Museum Wales (in Welsh). Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Jamborite - RRUFF Database: Raman, X-ray, Infrared, and Chemistry". rruff.info. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
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