mineral
Kidney Stone
Calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite, or cystine
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness varies (typically 2-4 Mohs), color can be yellow, brown, white, or red, luster is dull to resinous, structure is crystalline aggregate.
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Physical properties
Hardness varies (typically 2-4 Mohs), color can be yellow, brown, white, or red, luster is dull to resinous, structure is crystalline aggregate.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the human or animal body (kidneys) from dissolved minerals in urine.
Uses & applications
Medical specimen, educational purposes.
Geological facts
Kidney stones are hard collections of salt and minerals often made up of calcium or uric acid. They form inside the kidney and can travel to other parts of the urinary tract.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its biological origin, typically jagged or knobby appearance, and presence in a medical context. Common locations are within the human body.
