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Coquina

Coquina — reference photo

Coquina is a rock. It has a Mohs hardness of 3-4 and dull to weakly glossy luster.

Coquina properties

TypeRock
Mohs hardness3-4
LusterDull to weakly glossy
Typical colorsCream, tan, brown, or gray
FormationFormed from the accumulation of broken shell fragments in a marine environment
Rarity4 / 10

Mohs hardness 3–4 — soft

1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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