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What is the hardness of Limonite on the mohs hardness scale?
The hardness of Limonite is 4 t0 5.5 on the mohs hardness scale.
What mineral group does limonite belong to?
Limonite belongs to the mineral group known as oxides and hydroxides.
Is limonite a metallic?
Limonite is not a metallic mineral. It is actually an iron ore which often has a yellow-brown color due to the presence of hydrated iron oxide minerals. Minerals like pyrite and chalcopyrite are examples of metallic minerals.
What is the chemical formula of limonite?
Fe2O3.H2O
Is limonite an igneous sedimentary or metamorphic rock?
Limonite is a recognized mineral by the IMA, although its chemical structure will vary. As a mineral, it is not classified as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic in the manner of rock identification
Is limonite in paint?
no
What is LIMONITE used for?
limonite is used for changing the color of paint from red to yellow. and made in white paint
What is the hardness of Limonite on the mohs hardness scale?
The hardness of Limonite is 4 t0 5.5 on the mohs hardness scale.
What are uses of limonite?
limonite is a minor ore of iron, it is used in Chinese in medicine and it is used in white paint.
What is the chemical make-up of limonite?
Limonite is an iron ore; the approximative composition is FeO(OH).nH2O.
What mineral group does limonite belong to?
Limonite belongs to the mineral group known as oxides and hydroxides.
Is limonite a silicate?
Heck to the no...
Does limonite have fracture?
yes it does
What color is limonite?
Limonite is a natural iron ore. Limonite can be found in various shades of brown, yellow, orange and combinations of the three.
What is the mineral group of limonite?
Limonite is only a synonym for goethite. Goethite Chemical formula: Fe3+O(OH) Crystal system: orthorombic bipyramidal Dana class: Hydroxides and oxides containing hydroxyl Synonym: limonite
Does limonite have cleavage or fracture?
Limonite typically displays a fracture rather than cleavage. Its structure lacks distinct planes of weakness that would allow it to exhibit cleavage. Instead, limonite breaks irregularly along its surfaces due to its uneven internal structure.
How can the streak test be used to identify the two iron minerals limonite and hematite?
Hematite has a red streak. It can vary in depth of color, depending on the variety of hematite. Limonite has a yellow-brown (More brown than yellow) streak. But you have to make sure you are streaking the limonite and not an underlying mineral, if the limonite is located on another mineral.
