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Mixed Mineral Collection (Multiple Mineral Species (Silicates and Oxides)) — mineral
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Mixed Mineral Collection

Multiple Mineral Species (Silicates and Oxides)

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Hardness varies from 2.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale depending on the specific crystal. Includes multi-colored specimens featuring vitreous to resinous lusters and varied crystal habits like prismatic tourmaline and quartz points.

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Physical properties

Hardness varies from 2.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale depending on the specific crystal. Includes multi-colored specimens featuring vitreous to resinous lusters and varied crystal habits like prismatic tourmaline and quartz points.

Formation & geological history

Formed in diverse geological environments including pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic rocks over millions of years.

Uses & applications

Utilized primarily for mineral collecting, lapidary arts, metaphysical practices, and gemstone display.

Geological facts

This assortment displays typical accessory minerals commonly recovered together from pegmatite pockets, including tourmaline and quartz.

Field identification & locations

Identify individual pieces using streak tests, hardness testing, and crystal habit analysis. Commonly sourced from global pegmatite localities.