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Septarian

Septarian — reference photo

Septarian is a rock. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and matte to glossy luster.

Septarian properties

TypeRock
Mohs hardness3.5 - 4
LusterMatte to glossy
Typical colorsYellow, brown, gray, cream, orange
FormationFormed from sedimentary deposits, involving the drying and cracking of mud during the diagenesis process.
Rarity6 / 10

Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft

1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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