Magnesiohögbomite-2N4S is a complex oxide mineral belonging to the högbomite group, typically found in high-grade metamorphic terrains. It usually appears as dark, metallic-lustered hexagonal plates embedded in rock matrices, often requiring microscopic study for positive identification.
Is this magnesiohögbomite-2n4s?
5-step field checkRun through these checks against the specimen in your hand. The more boxes tick, the more confident the ID.
- 1Test the hardnessTry to scratch magnesiohögbomite-2n4s with a known reference. Magnesiohögbomite-2N4S sits at Mohs 6-7 — softer than the next harder reference, harder than the previous one.
- 2Check the streakDrag the specimen across an unglazed porcelain plate. Magnesiohögbomite-2N4S leaves a white streak.
- 3Read the lusterHold the specimen under a strong light. Magnesiohögbomite-2N4S typically shows a vitreous luster.
- 4Match the color rangeCompare against the expected color range: dark brown, black, reddish-brown.
- 5Look at form & habitCrystal system: hexagonal. Typical habit: tabular crystals, hexagonal plates.
Often confused with
Magnesiohögbomite-2N4S vs. its common look-alikes — and how to tell them apart in the field.
How to tell apart: Corundum is the harder of the two (Mohs 9 vs. 6-7).
How to tell apart: Spinel is the harder of the two (Mohs 8 vs. 6-7).
How to tell apart: Streak differs — Magnesiohögbomite-2N4S leaves white, Iron Ore leaves reddish-brown to black; luster reads vitreous on Magnesiohögbomite-2N4S and metallic to submetallic on Iron Ore.
Often found alongside magnesiohögbomite-2n4s
Minerals reported to co-occur with magnesiohögbomite-2n4s. Spotting these in float or country rock is a strong cue you are in the right ground.
All properties
- Chemical formula
- (Mg,Fe²⁺)₆(Al,Ti,Fe³⁺)₁₆O₂₈(OH)₄
- Mohs hardness
- 6-7
- Density
- 4.00-4.10 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Transparency
- Translucent
- Crystal system
- Hexagonal
- Crystal habit
- Tabular Crystals, Hexagonal Plates
- Cleavage
- None
- Rarity
- Rare
- Uses
- Collector
- Host rock
- Metamorphic Rocks Like Granulites and Skarns
- Typical price
- $50-300 per specimen
Where rockhounds find magnesiohögbomite-2n4s
Classic worldwide localities
- Kola Peninsula, Russia
- Granulitgebirge, Germany
- Arendal, Norway
- Franklin, New Jersey, USA
Field-hunting tip
Look in metamorphic rocks like granulites and skarns country — that is the host setting where magnesiohögbomite-2n4s typically forms. If you start seeing corundum, spinel, magnetite in float, you are in the right ground. Field specimens usually show a tabular crystals, hexagonal plates habit, so train your eye for that shape before scanning the outcrop.
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