How do I identify Loseyite?

Loseyite can be identified by its hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, White to colorless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Loseyite?

Loseyite typically appears in White to colorless, may be tannish- brown due to staining; colourless in transmitted light. Examination of the type specimen at Harvard University suggests that the color of loseyite can vary when in daylight to "daylight LED" to fluorescent white light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Loseyite?

Loseyite has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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Physical Properties

Color: White to colorless, may be tannish- brown due to staining; colourless in transmitted light. Examination of the type specimen at Harvard University suggests that the color of loseyite can vary when in daylight to "daylight LED" to fluorescent white light.
Hardness (Mohs): 3
Density: 3.37 g/cm³
Streak: white