How do I identify Sincosite?

Sincosite can be identified by its hardness of 1 - 2 on the Mohs scale, Grass-green color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Sincosite?

Sincosite typically appears in Grass-green, yellow- to olive-green, brownish green, blue-green; light green, olive-green, brownish green, yellowish green, bluish green in transmitted light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Sincosite?

Sincosite has a hardness of 1 - 2 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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What is Sincosite?

Sincosite is a green mineral discovered in 1922. It is named for Sincos, Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, Peru, where it was first discovered.

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Sincosite Localities Map

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

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Physical Properties

Color: Grass-green, yellow- to olive-green, brownish green, blue-green; light green, olive-green, brownish green, yellowish green, bluish green in transmitted light.
Hardness (Mohs): 1 - 2
Density: 2.97 g/cm³
Streak: Green