How do I identify Caseyite?

Caseyite can be identified by its hardness of 2 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Caseyite?

Caseyite typically appears in Yellow. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Caseyite has a hardness of 2 - 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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Chemical Formula: [(V5+O2)Al10-x(OH)20-2x(H2O)18-2x]2[H2V4+V5+9O28][V5+10O28]2(Na,K,Ca)2-y(SO4)2-z·(60+8x+y+4z)H2O (x = 0-2.5; y = 0-2; z = 0-2) previously given as [(V5+O2)Al7.5(OH)15(H2O)13]2[H2V4+V5+9O28][V5+10O28]2·90H2O
Elements: Al, Ca, H, K, Na, O, S, V

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