How do I identify Abswurmbachite?

Abswurmbachite can be identified by its hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale, black color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Abswurmbachite?

Abswurmbachite typically appears in black. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Abswurmbachite?

Abswurmbachite has a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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What is Abswurmbachite?

Abswurmbachite is a copper manganese silicate mineral ((Cu,Mn)Mn6O8SiO4). It was first described in 1991 and named after Irmgard Abs-Wurmbach (born 1938), a German mineralogist. It crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its Mohs scale rating is 6.5 and a specific gravity of 4.96. It has a metallic luster and its color is jet black, with light brown streaks.

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