Mineralpedia Details for Omsite
Omsite
Omsite from Oms, Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Special Info
- Type & Only Locality
Super tiny yellow, less than 0.25mm, discoidal plates resembling saucers. It is a member of the hydrotalcite group and is a hydroxide of nickel, iron, and antimony. One locality noted in the world thus far. In the photos you will see the yellow areas which contain the crystals of Omsite.
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