Zincohögbomite-2N6S is a rare member of the högbomite group, characterized by its complex hexagonal stacking sequences. It is typically found as small, dark tabular crystals in high-grade metamorphic environments, often associated with zinc-rich minerals.
Is this zincohögbomite-2n6s?
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 zincohögbomite-2n6s with a known reference. Zincohögbomite-2N6S 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. Zincohögbomite-2N6S leaves a brown streak.
- 3Read the lusterHold the specimen under a strong light. Zincohögbomite-2N6S typically shows a vitreous luster.
- 4Match the color rangeCompare against the expected color range: dark brown, black.
- 5Look at form & habitCrystal system: hexagonal. Typical habit: tabular crystals.
Often found alongside zincohögbomite-2n6s
Minerals reported to co-occur with zincohögbomite-2n6s. Spotting these in float or country rock is a strong cue you are in the right ground.
All properties
- Chemical formula
- (Zn,Fe²⁺,Mg)₆(Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)₁₈O₃₂
- Mohs hardness
- 6-7
- Density
- 4.2 g/cm³
- Colors
- Streak
- Brown
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Transparency
- Translucent
- Crystal system
- Hexagonal
- Crystal habit
- Tabular Crystals
- Cleavage
- None
- Rarity
- Rare
- Uses
- Collector
- Host rock
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Typical price
- $50-500 depending on specimen size and clarity
Where rockhounds find zincohögbomite-2n6s
Classic worldwide localities
- Kola Peninsula, Russia
- Pargas, Finland
- Broken Hill, Australia
Field-hunting tip
Look in metamorphic rocks country — that is the host setting where zincohögbomite-2n6s typically forms. If you start seeing spinel, magnetite, corundum in float, you are in the right ground. Field specimens usually show a tabular crystals habit, so train your eye for that shape before scanning the outcrop.
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