How do I identify Triazolite?

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

What color is Triazolite?

Triazolite typically appears in Blue. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Triazolite?

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

How to Identify Triazolite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Triazolite?

Triazolite is an organic mineral with the chemical structure of NaCu2(N3C2H2)2(NH3)2Cl3·4H2O, and is formed in conjunction with chanabayite, another natural triazolate. Triazolite has only been found in Pabellón de Pica, Chanabaya, Iquique Province, Tarapacá Region, Chile, due to its specific requirements for formation. The first specimens of triazolite were found in what is suspected to be the guano of the Guanay cormorant. The guano reacted to chalcopyrite-bearing gabbro, allowing the formation for triazolite to take place. Triazolite was initially grouped together with chanabayite in 2015, and wasn't identified as a separate mineral until 2017.

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