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Pecoraite, Ni6Si4O10(OH)8, nickel analog of clinochrysotile, formed in the wolf creek meteorite

January 1, 1969

Pecoraite is a new phase in the natural system H2O-NiO-MgO- SiO2, the nickel analog of clinochrysotile. It occurs in cracks in the Wolf Creek meteorite in Australia where it was formed under hydrothermal conditions. Particles of pecoraite are very small curved plates which have begun to coil; some have achieved spiral form.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1969
Title Pecoraite, Ni6Si4O10(OH)8, nickel analog of clinochrysotile, formed in the wolf creek meteorite
DOI 10.1126/science.165.3888.59
Authors G. T. Faust, J. J. Fahey, B. Mason, E.J. Dwornik
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70011502
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse