How do I identify Barroisite?

Barroisite can be identified by its hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale, Bluish-green to green. color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Barroisite?

Barroisite typically appears in Bluish-green to green.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Barroisite?

Barroisite has a hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Bluish-green to green.
Hardness (Mohs): 5 - 6
Streak: White

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: ☐{CaNa}{Mg3Al2}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2 The barroisite group minerals are sodium-calcium amphiboles defined with A(Na+K+2Ca)< 0.5 apfu and 1.5 apfu < C(Al+Fe3++2Ti). Barroisite is defined with C2+ position: Mg dominant C3+ position: Al dominant W position: (OH) dominant
Elements: Al, Ca, H, Mg, Na, O, Si

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