How do I identify Zharchikhite?

Zharchikhite can be identified by its hardness of 4.5 on the Mohs scale, Colourless color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Zharchikhite?

Zharchikhite typically appears in Colourless. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Zharchikhite?

Zharchikhite has a hardness of 4.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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What is Zharchikhite?

Zharchikhite is a halide mineral, a hydroxyl fluoride of aluminium; formula AlF(OH)2. It forms colourless, transparent crystals. Discovered in 1968, it is named after its original locality, the Zharchinskoya Deposit, which is in Buryatia, Russia.

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