How do I identify Arseniosiderite?

Arseniosiderite can be identified by its hardness of 4.5 on the Mohs scale, Golden-yellow to yellow-brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Arseniosiderite?

Arseniosiderite typically appears in Golden-yellow to yellow-brown, reddish-brown, brown, black; reddish brown to brownish yellow in transmitted light... Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Arseniosiderite?

Arseniosiderite has a hardness of 4.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Arseniosiderite

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What is Arseniosiderite?

Arseniosiderite is a rare arsenate mineral formed by the oxidation of other arsenic-containing minerals, such as scorodite or arsenopyrite. It occurs in association with beudantite, carminite, dussertite, pharmacolite, pitticite, adamite and erythrite. The name arseniosiderite reflects two major elements of the mineral, arsenic and iron (Greek sideros means iron).

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Arseniosiderite Localities Map

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Golden-yellow to yellow-brown, reddish-brown, brown, black; reddish brown to brownish yellow in transmitted light..
Hardness (Mohs): 4.5
Density: 3.78 g/cm³
Streak: Ocher-yellow.