How do I identify Jurbanite?

Jurbanite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, colourless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Jurbanite?

Jurbanite typically appears in colourless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Jurbanite?

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

How to Identify Jurbanite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Jurbanite?

Jurbanite is a sulfate mineral with the chemical formula AlSO4(OH)·5H2O. Its molecular weight is 230.13 g/mol. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system and is dimorphous with the orthorhombic mineral rostite. Jurbanite occurs as a secondary (post-mine) mineral in mines containing sulfide minerals. Jurbanite was first described for an occurrence in the San Manuel mine of Pinal County, Arizona and first described in 1976s. It was named for Joseph John Urban, the mineral collector who discovered it.

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