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Népouite

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Description
Locality: 
Népoui Mine, Poya North Commune, Northern Province, New Caledonia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.7 × 2.9 × 2.1 cm
Description

Massive nepouite with typical nickel-green color from the type localitiy on new caledonia.

Mineral Data
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Népouite

Formula: 
(Ni,Mg)3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Strunz: 
9.ED.15
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
2.0 - 2.5
Type Locality: 
Népoui Mine, Poya North Commune, Northern Province, New Caledonia