MN847

Sample ID MN847 • Cabinet E

Delessite

10.5cm W x 9.3cm H x 15.5cm D • 29.28g
Sample TypeMineralColorBrown, white, goldLusterEarthy with Sparkle
StreakgoldCleavage/FractureIrregular FractureSpecific Gravity2.7
Geographic Location/DateLane's Hampden Quarry; Westfield, MA unknownMohs Hardness 4

This large delessite sample features a dusty golden surface that blankets a massive, crystalline structure beneath. The golden hue is likely due to iron-rich inclusions, giving the specimen a weathered, earthy appearance. Beneath the surface, the mineral reveals layered textures and white tones.