How do I identify Schüllerite?

Schüllerite can be identified by its hardness of 3 - 4 on the Mohs scale, Brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Schüllerite?

Schüllerite typically appears in Brown. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Schüllerite has a hardness of 3 - 4 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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

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Chemical Formula: Ba2Na(Mn,Ca)(Fe3+,Mg,Fe2+)2Ti2(Si2O7)2(O,F)4 The end-member formula Na2Ba2Mg2Ti2(Si2O7)2O2F2 is suggested by Sokolova et al. (2013).
Elements: Ba, Ca, F, Fe, Mg, Mn, Na, O, Si, Ti

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