How do I identify Byrudite?

Byrudite can be identified by its hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, Black color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Byrudite?

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

Byrudite has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a relatively hard mineral suitable for jewelry.

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See where Byrudite is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

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Chemical Formula: (Be,☐)(V3+,Ti,Cr)3O6 ideal formula (by analogy to norbergite): V23+Ti(BeO4)O2
Elements: Be, Cr, O, Ti, V

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