How do I identify Kobyashevite?

Kobyashevite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, Bluish-green to turquoise-coloured color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Kobyashevite?

Kobyashevite typically appears in Bluish-green to turquoise-coloured. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Kobyashevite?

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

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Bluish-green to turquoise-coloured
Hardness (Mohs): 2.5
Density: 3.16 g/cm³

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: Cu5(SO4)2(OH)6·4H2O Formula may be written CuCu4(SO4)2(OH)6·4H2O, to better show relation to devilline.
Elements: Cu, H, O, S

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