How do I identify Høgtuvaite?

Høgtuvaite can be identified by its hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, Black color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Høgtuvaite?

Høgtuvaite typically appears in Black. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Høgtuvaite has a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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Chemical Formula: Ca4[Fe2+6Fe3+6]O4[Si8Be2Al2O36] Empirical formula, including observed minor Na and Ti contents,(Ca,Na)2(Fe2+,Fe3+,Ti)6[O2|Be(Si,Al)5O18].
Elements: Al, Be, Ca, Fe, O, Si

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