How do I identify Bernalite?

Bernalite can be identified by its hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, Dark bottle-green to yellow-green; yellowish bottle-green in thin section color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Bernalite?

Bernalite typically appears in Dark bottle-green to yellow-green; yellowish bottle-green in thin section. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Bernalite?

Bernalite has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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Physical Properties

Color: Dark bottle-green to yellow-green; yellowish bottle-green in thin section
Hardness (Mohs): 4
Density: 3.35 g/cm³
Streak: Apple-green