Fossilized Coral
Fossilized Coral is a fossil. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and dull to waxy luster.
Fossilized Coral properties
| Type | Fossil |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Luster | Dull to waxy |
| Typical colors | White, beige, brown, and various shades depending on mineral content |
| Formation | Formed from the skeletons of ancient coral reefs over millions of years, typically through the processes of mineralization. |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft
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