How do I identify Halurgite?

Halurgite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale, White color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Halurgite?

Halurgite typically appears in White. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Halurgite has a hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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See where Halurgite is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

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Chemical Formula: Mg4[B8O13(OH)2]2·7H2O formula changed due to new crystal structure refinement by Pekov et al. (2019)
Elements: B, H, Mg, O

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