How do I identify Strengite?

Strengite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale, Purple color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Strengite?

Strengite typically appears in Purple, violet, pink, peach-blossom-red, carmine, greenish white, colorless; Colourless to pale pink in transmitted light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Strengite?

Strengite has a hardness of 3.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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What is Strengite?

Strengite is a relatively rare iron phosphate mineral with the formula: FePO4 · 2H2O. The mineral is named after the German mineralogist Johann August Streng (1830–1897). Lavender, pink or purple in hue, it is similar to variscite and is partially soluble, particularly in conditions where there is a low pH and low oxidation-reduction potential.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Color: Purple, violet, pink, peach-blossom-red, carmine, greenish white, colorless; Colourless to pale pink in transmitted light.
Hardness (Mohs): 3.5 - 4
Density: 2.84 g/cm³
Streak: white