How do I identify Mackayite?

Mackayite can be identified by its hardness of 4.5 on the Mohs scale, Pale bottle-green color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Mackayite?

Mackayite typically appears in Pale bottle-green, olive green, brownish green, greenish black; greenish yellow to yellowish green in transmitted light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Mackayite?

Mackayite has a hardness of 4.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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Physical Properties

Color: Pale bottle-green, olive green, brownish green, greenish black; greenish yellow to yellowish green in transmitted light.
Hardness (Mohs): 4.5
Density: 5.32 g/cm³
Streak: Pale green