Akaganeite [ (FeIII,NiII)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25·nH2O ]
Material properties
| Formula | (FeIII,NiII)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25·nH2O |
| Abbreviation | Akg |
| Classifications | Minerals containing OH, Minerals containing H2O |
| IMA Status | Approved/renamed (IMA 1962-004) |
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| Tags | Hydrated , Mineral, Hydroxide |
Composition
| Element | Wt% |
|---|---|
| H | 1.28 |
| Fe | 55.75 |
| Ni | 3.08 |
| O | 33.83 |
| Cl | 6.05 |
| Total: | 99.99 |
Specimens of Akaganeite
| Name | Owner | Materials | Phase purity | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2757 Goethite / Akaganeite | CSIRO | Akaganeite (27.0%), Goethite | 27.0 |
