How do I identify Apuanite?

Apuanite can be identified by its hardness of 4 - 5 on the Mohs scale, Black color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Apuanite?

Apuanite typically appears in Black. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Apuanite has a hardness of 4 - 5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

A variety of Minerals

Apuanite is a rare iron antimony mineral with the chemical formula FeFe4Sb4O12S. Its type locality is the Province of Lucca, Italy.

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