How do I identify Burnsite?

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

What color is Burnsite?

Burnsite typically appears in dark red. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

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

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