How do I identify Destinezite?

Destinezite can be identified by its hardness of 3 - 4 on the Mohs scale, Yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Destinezite?

Destinezite typically appears in Yellow, brownish yellow, brown, reddish brown, greenish yellow, pale green, pale yellow; pale yellow to yellowish brown in transmitted light. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Destinezite?

Destinezite has a hardness of 3 - 4 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

How to Identify Destinezite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Destinezite?

Diadochite is a phospho-sulfate mineral. It is a secondary mineral formed by the weathering and hydration of other minerals. Its formula is Fe2(PO4)(SO4)OH·5H2O. Well crystallized forms are referred to as destinezite, which has been given official recognition by the International Mineralogical Association with diadochite being the poorly formed to amorphous variety. It has a greenish yellow to brown colour and forms nodules or crusts. Its appearance has been compared to cauliflower. Identified originally in Belgium in 1831, it has been found in many places throughout the world. It occurs as a secondary mineral in mineral gossans, coal deposits, phosphate rich pegmatites and cave guano deposits.

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Physical Properties

Color: Yellow, brownish yellow, brown, reddish brown, greenish yellow, pale green, pale yellow; pale yellow to yellowish brown in transmitted light
Hardness (Mohs): 3 - 4
Density: 2.33 g/cm³