How do I identify Reddingite?

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

What color is Reddingite?

Reddingite typically appears in Colourless, pale pink or yellow, reddish brown to dark brown (altered); colourless, faintly tinted pink in transmitted light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Reddingite?

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

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Physical Properties

Color: Colourless, pale pink or yellow, reddish brown to dark brown (altered); colourless, faintly tinted pink in transmitted light.
Hardness (Mohs): 3.5
Density: 3.24 g/cm³