How do I identify Gunningite?

Gunningite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, White to colorless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Gunningite?

Gunningite typically appears in White to colorless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Gunningite?

Gunningite has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

How to Identify Gunningite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

Gunningite is one of the minerals in the Kieserite group, with the chemical formula (Zn,Mn2+)SO4·H2O. Its name honours Henry Cecil Gunning (1901–1991) of the Geological Survey of Canada and a Professor at the University of British Columbia.

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Gunningite Localities Map

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Formation of Gunningite

Gunningite is rare. It is found in dry areas of the oxidized portions of sphalerite-bearing deposits. It has been noted in mines in Canada (Yukon Territory, British Columbia and New Brunswick), the United States (Nevada and Arizona), Switzerland (Valais), Greece, Attica and Germany (Baden-Württemberg).

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