How do I identify Thomsenolite?

Thomsenolite can be identified by its hardness of 2 on the Mohs scale, Colourless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Thomsenolite?

Thomsenolite typically appears in Colourless, white, pale lilac; brownish or reddish tinted due to staining; colourless in transmitted light.. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Thomsenolite?

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

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What is Thomsenolite?

Thomsenolite is a mineral with formula: NaCaAlF6·H2O. It is an alteration product of cryolite. It was discovered in 1868 in Ivigtut, Greenland and named for Hans Peter Jorgen Julius Thomsen (1826–1909).

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Physical Properties

Color: Colourless, white, pale lilac; brownish or reddish tinted due to staining; colourless in transmitted light.
Hardness (Mohs): 2
Density: 2.986 g/cm³
Streak: White