How do I identify Spherocobaltite?

Spherocobaltite can be identified by its hardness of 3 - 4 on the Mohs scale, Most commonly dark magenta red; sometimes brownish red color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Spherocobaltite?

Spherocobaltite typically appears in Most commonly dark magenta red; sometimes brownish red, greyish red, or velvet-black (due to surface alteraton). Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Spherocobaltite?

Spherocobaltite 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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What is Spherocobaltite?

Spherocobaltite or sphaerocobaltite is a cobalt carbonate mineral with chemical composition CoCO3. In its (rare) pure form, it is typically a rose-red color, but impure specimens can be shades of pink to pale brown. It crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system.

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Physical Properties

Color: Most commonly dark magenta red; sometimes brownish red, greyish red, or velvet-black (due to surface alteraton)
Hardness (Mohs): 3 - 4
Density: 4.21 g/cm³
Streak: Magenta, red, "peach blossom red"