How do I identify Ramsbeckite?

Ramsbeckite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale, Green color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Ramsbeckite?

Ramsbeckite typically appears in Green. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

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

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See where Ramsbeckite is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

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Chemical Formula: (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2O The Cu:Zn ratio is slightly variable.
Elements: Cu, H, O, S, Zn

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