How do I identify Zincobotryogen?

Zincobotryogen can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, Bright orange-red color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Zincobotryogen?

Zincobotryogen typically appears in Bright orange-red. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Zincobotryogen?

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

How to Identify Zincobotryogen | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Zincobotryogen?

Zincobotryogen is a hydrous sulfate mineral with formula (Zn,Mg,Mn)Fe(SO4)2(OH)·7H2O. It forms bright orange red monoclinic prismatic crystals that exhibit a vitreous to greasy luster. Its specific gravity is 2.201 and it has a Mohs hardness of 2.5. It is a rare secondary mineral which forms in arid climates by alteration of other zinc minerals. It was named for its zinc content and it relationship to botryogen. It has been reported from the Xitieshan Mine, Qinghai, Northwest Region, China; Rammelsberg mine, near Goslar, Harz Mountains, Germany; the Bisbee district of Arizona and various mines in Colorado.

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