Mineraloids and their features
Mineraloids and their features
A mineraloid is a naturally occurring mineral-like substance that does not demonstrate crystallinity. Mineraloids are amorph.
Limonite
Limonite
Chemical Formula : FeO(OH)·nH2O
Mohs Scale : 4 - 5.5
Shungite
Shungite
Shungite is a black mineraloid made of up to 99 percent carbon. Mohs scale of shungite is around 3.5 -4
Green Opal
Green Opal
Chemical Formula : SiO2·nH2O (hydrated silica)
Mohs Scale : 5.5 - 6
Opal
Opal
Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla