How do I identify Fluorcanasite?

Fluorcanasite can be identified by its hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale, Purple color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Fluorcanasite?

Fluorcanasite typically appears in Purple. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Fluorcanasite?

Fluorcanasite has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Fluorcanasite

A variety of Canasite Group

What is Fluorcanasite?

Fluorcanasite is a rare calcium, potassium, sodium fluoride silicate mineral. It is pleochroic, coloured amber, purple and lilac respectively along the α, β and γ optical axes.

Fluorcanasite Market Value Calculator

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