How do I identify Ferri-ghoseite?

Ferri-ghoseite can be identified by its hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale, straw yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Ferri-ghoseite?

Ferri-ghoseite typically appears in straw yellow, pale orange. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Ferri-ghoseite?

Ferri-ghoseite has a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: straw yellow, pale orange
Hardness (Mohs): 6.5
Density: 3.12 g/cm³
Streak: white

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: ☐[Mn2+Na][Mg<sub>4</sub>Fe<sup>3+</sup>]Si8O22(OH)2 The ghoseite-root name group belongs to the Sodium-(magnesium-iron-manganese) amphibole subgroup and is defined with A(Na+K+2Ca)< 0.5 apfu, B(NaMn) C0,5 apfu<(Al+Fe3++2Ti) > 1.5 apfu Ferri-ghoseite is defined with: C2+ position: Mg dominant C3+ position: Fe dominant W position: (OH) dominant
Elements: Fe, H, Mg, Mn, Na, O, Si