How do I identify Richetite?

Richetite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale, Coffee-brown to black color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Richetite?

Richetite typically appears in Coffee-brown to black, green. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Richetite?

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

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Physical Properties

Color: Coffee-brown to black, green
Hardness (Mohs): 3.5

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: (Fe3+,Mg)Pb 8.6(UO2)36O36(OH)24•41H2O The correct formula (the structural one, simplified) is (Fe,Mg)0.5Pb4.5(U5+(UO2)17O18(OH)14](H2O)~19.5 (Plášil, 2017).
Elements: Fe, H, Mg, O, Pb, U

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