How do I identify Glaucocerinite?

Glaucocerinite can be identified by its hardness of 1 on the Mohs scale, Sky-blue color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Glaucocerinite?

Glaucocerinite typically appears in Sky-blue, turquoise-blue, greenish, greyish, brownish. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Glaucocerinite?

Glaucocerinite has a hardness of 1 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Sky-blue, turquoise-blue, greenish, greyish, brownish
Hardness (Mohs): 1
Density: 2.749 g/cm³

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: (Zn1-xAlx)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2O (x < 0.5, n > 3x/2). May contain Cu replacing Zn (formula for type material is given as Znl3Al8Cu7(SO4)2O30.34H2O).
Elements: Al, H, O, S, Zn

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