How do I identify Ganophyllite?

Ganophyllite can be identified by its hardness of 4 - 4.5 on the Mohs scale. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

How hard is Ganophyllite?

Ganophyllite has a hardness of 4 - 4.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Ganophyllite

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What is Ganophyllite?

Ganophyllite's name came from the greek words leaf (φύλλον) and luster (γανωμα). It got its name from Axel Hamberg in 1890. It is a member of Ganophyllite group, among with eggletonite and tamaite. It has a barely detectable potassium radioactivity. The formula includes potassium (K) if it is ganophyllite, eggletonite includes natrium (Na), and tamaite includes calcium (Ca) in their formula.

Ganophyllite Market Value Calculator

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