How do I identify Epididymite?

Epididymite can be identified by its hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, Colourless color, Vitreous luster, Orthorhombic crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Epididymite?

Epididymite typically appears in Colourless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Epididymite?

Epididymite has a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Epididymite

A variety of Minerals

Rare

What is Epididymite?

Epididymite is a hydrated sodium beryllium silicate. It shares the same chemical composition with eudidymite but with a different crystal structure. The name of it derives from the Greek word "near" and "twin", representing "the relationship with eudidymite" and "the habit that it always occurs in twins" respectively.