How do I identify Parsettensite?

Parsettensite can be identified by its hardness of 1.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale, Yellowish brown to honey-yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Parsettensite?

Parsettensite typically appears in Yellowish brown to honey-yellow, light brown, copper-red. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Parsettensite?

Parsettensite has a hardness of 1.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Yellowish brown to honey-yellow, light brown, copper-red
Hardness (Mohs): 1.5 - 4
Density: 2.76 g/cm³
Streak: Brownish yellow

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: (K,Na,Ca)7.5(Mn,Mg)49Si72O168(OH)50 · nH2O Previous, simplified formula: K1.2Mn8(Si,Al)12O26(OH)10.
Elements: Ca, H, K, Mg, Mn, Na, O, Si

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