Eschwegite
A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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Colour:
Dark reddish gray; dark red (transmitted light)
Hardness:
5½
Specific Gravity:
5.87
Name:
After Baron W.L. von Eschwege (1777-1855).
A doubtful species. Probably related to euxenite series.
Found as pebbles in the upper Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Found as pebbles in the upper Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
30184
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:30184:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
6649922b-74a8-4c3e-9624-faf94b4af7b6
Physical Properties of Eschwegite
Colour:
Dark reddish gray; dark red (transmitted light)
Hardness:
5½ on Mohs scale
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
5.87 g/cm3 (Measured)
Optical Data of Eschwegite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Eschwegite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-30184.html
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