How do I identify Kuznetsovite?

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

What color is Kuznetsovite?

Kuznetsovite typically appears in Brown, yellow. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Kuznetsovite?

Kuznetsovite 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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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Brown, yellow
Hardness (Mohs): 2.5 - 3
Density: 8.691 g/cm³
Streak: Orange

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: ([Hg1+]2)Hg2+(AsO4)Cl formula may instead be [Hg3]4+(AsO4)Cl, where the three Hg atoms occur as a polyatomic cluster.
Elements: As, Cl, Hg, O

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