How do I identify Nevadaite?

Nevadaite can be identified by its hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, Pale green color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Nevadaite?

Nevadaite typically appears in Pale green, turquoise. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Nevadaite?

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

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What is Nevadaite?

Nevadaite is a rare phosphate mineral with a chemical formula of

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Nevadaite Localities Map

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Key Characteristics

Characteristics of Nevadaite

Nevadaite is a pale-green to turquoise colored mineral belonging to the phosphate group. It exhibits a radial crystal habit consisting of prismatic crystals covering areas up to 2 cm. It has a pale-blue streak, a vitreous luster, and is not fluorescent. Nevadaite is in the orthorhombic crystal system and displays conchoidal fracture.