How do I identify Letovicite?

Letovicite can be identified by its hardness of 1 - 2 on the Mohs scale, Colourless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Letovicite?

Letovicite typically appears in Colourless, white; colourless in transmitted light. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Letovicite?

Letovicite has a hardness of 1 - 2 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

How to Identify Letovicite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Letovicite?

Letovicite (/lɛtoʊˈvɪsaɪt/) is an ammonium sulfate mineral with composition (NH4)3H(SO4)2 (IUPAC: triammonium sulfate hydrogensulfate, Nickel–Strunz classification 07.AD.20). It is a rare colorless or white monoclinic secondary mineral formed during the burning of waste coal heaps and as a deposit in hot springs. It was first described from the Letovice region of Moravia in 1932. Geologic occurrences also include Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, South Africa, Tajikistan and the United States.

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