How do I identify Ottensite?

Ottensite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale, red-brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Ottensite?

Ottensite typically appears in red-brown. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Ottensite has a hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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