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Petoskey Stone

Petoskey Stone — reference photo

Petoskey Stone is a fossil. It has a Mohs hardness of 6 - 7 (Mohs scale) and dull to subvitreous luster.

Petoskey Stone properties

TypeFossil
Mohs hardness6 - 7 (Mohs scale)
LusterDull to subvitreous
Typical colorsGray, tan, brown
FormationFossilized coral deposits from the Devonian period
Rarity5 / 10

Mohs hardness 6–7 — hard

1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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