Oregonite
A variety of Minerals
What is Oregonite?
Oregonite, Ni2FeAs2 is a nickel iron arsenide mineral first described from Josephine Creek, Oregon, United States. Oregonite crystallises in the hexagonal crystal system and has a Mohs hardness of 5.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Oregonite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Oregonite Localities Map
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Key Characteristics
Formation of Oregonite
Oregonite is known, apart from its type locality, from the Chirnaisky Massif, Russia, associated with hydrothermal nickel minerals (millerite, heazelwoodite) in a metamorphosed ultramafic; from the Skouriatissa mine, Cyprus, associated with VMS mineralisation; and from the Kidd Mine, Timmins, Ontario, Canada within serpentinite-hosted chromite deposits.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- White
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5
- Density
- 6.92 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ni2FeAs2
- Elements
- As, Fe, Ni
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Oregonite FAQs
How do I identify Oregonite?
Oregonite can be identified by its hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale, White color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Oregonite?
Oregonite typically appears in White. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Oregonite?
Oregonite has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
What is the formation of oregonite of Oregonite?
Oregonite is known, apart from its type locality, from the Chirnaisky Massif, Russia, associated with hydrothermal nickel minerals (millerite, heazelwoodite) in a metamorphosed ultramafic; from the Skouriatissa mine, Cyprus, associated with VMS mineralisation; and from the Kidd Mine, Timmins, Ontario, Canada within serpentinite-hosted chromite deposits.
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