How do I identify Reinerite?

Reinerite can be identified by its hardness of 5 - 5.5 on the Mohs scale, Originally Blue to Yellow Green; also colorless to white color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Reinerite?

Reinerite typically appears in Originally Blue to Yellow Green; also colorless to white. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Reinerite?

Reinerite has a hardness of 5 - 5.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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What is Reinerite?

Reinerite is a rare arsenite (arsenate(III)) mineral with chemical formula Zn3(AsO3)2. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system.

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Key Characteristics

Characteristics of Reinerite

Reinerite is most commonly found as a sky blue colored mineral, however, it may also be a light yellowish green color. Reinerite has a relative hardness of 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs Scale which is equivalent to that of a knife blade and or shard of glass. It has a density of 4.27 g/cm, and it exhibits a nonmetallic luster that may be described as glassy or vitreous.