How do I identify Walentaite?

Walentaite can be identified by its hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, Bright yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Walentaite?

Walentaite typically appears in Bright yellow. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Walentaite?

Walentaite has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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Physical Properties

Color: Bright yellow
Hardness (Mohs): 3

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: Fe3+3(P0.84As0.16O4)2(O,OH)6As3+2.56Ca0.42Na0.28Mn2+0.35Fe2+0.30O6.1(OH)0.9(H2O)0.9 possibly simplified as (Ca,Mn,Fe,Na)1.35Fe3+3[(P,As)O4]2As3+(O,OH)6; formerly given as H(Ca,Mn2+,Fe2+)Fe3+3(AsO4,PO4)4.7H2O
Elements: As, Ca, Fe, H, Mn, Na, O, P

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