How do I identify Hyalotekite?

Hyalotekite can be identified by its hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, white to pearly gray color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Hyalotekite?

Hyalotekite typically appears in white to pearly gray. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Hyalotekite?

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

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: white to pearly gray
Hardness (Mohs): 5.5
Density: 3.953 g/cm³

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: (Ba,Pb,K)4(Ca,Y)2(B,Be)2(Si,B)2Si8O28(F,Cl) also given as Ba4Ca2[Si8B2(SiB)O28]F (Hawthorne et al., 2018)
Elements: B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cl, F, K, O, Pb, Si, Y

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