How do I identify Buckhornite?

Buckhornite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, Black color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Buckhornite?

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

Buckhornite has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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