How do I identify Biehlite?

Biehlite can be identified by its hardness of 1 - 1.5 on the Mohs scale, White color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Biehlite?

Biehlite typically appears in White. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Biehlite has a hardness of 1 - 1.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

A variety of Minerals

Biehlite is an exceptionally rare mineral, an antimony arsenic bearing molybdate with formula [(Sb,As)O]2MoO4. It comes from Tsumeb.

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