How do I identify Whelanite?

Whelanite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, Pale blue color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Whelanite?

Whelanite typically appears in Pale blue, greenish blue. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Whelanite has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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