How do I identify Quenstedtite?

Quenstedtite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, White to very pale violet to red-violet; colorless to pale rose in transmitted light. color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Quenstedtite?

Quenstedtite typically appears in White to very pale violet to red-violet; colorless to pale rose in transmitted light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Quenstedtite?

Quenstedtite has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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What is Quenstedtite?

Quenstedtite is an uncommon iron sulfate mineral with chemical formula Fe2(SO4)3·11H2O. It forms violet or white triclinic crystals. Found in oxidized zones of pyrite-rich orebodies, especially in arid climates. It was first reported in 1888 for an occurrence in Tierra Amarilla, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile and named by G. Linck in 1889 for the German mineralogist F. A. von Quenstedt (1809–1889).

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Physical Properties

Color: White to very pale violet to red-violet; colorless to pale rose in transmitted light.
Hardness (Mohs): 2.5
Density: 2.14 g/cm³
Streak: White