How do I identify Shkatulkalite?

Shkatulkalite can be identified by its hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, Colourless to silver-white color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Shkatulkalite?

Shkatulkalite typically appears in Colourless to silver-white, yellow, light pink, creamy-white. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Shkatulkalite?

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

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Colourless to silver-white, yellow, light pink, creamy-white
Hardness (Mohs): 3
Density: 2.7 g/cm³

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: Na5(Nb1−xTix)2(Ti1−yMn2+y)[Si2O7]2O2(OH)2·nH2O (x + y = 0.5; n <= 10) new formula from a crystal structure study by Zolotarev et al. (2018)
Elements: H, Mn, Na, Nb, O, Si, Ti

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