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Prophecy Stone
Prophecy Stone

Prophecy Stone

Prophecy Stone

A species of Limonite

The prophecy Stone is a trading name for an unusual material that's a limonite (originally stated to be hematite) pseudomorph after marcasite or pyrite. In this case, the mineral itself has been replaced by limonite, but the limonite pseudomorphs still preserve the original shape of the marcasite or pyrite crystals.

Hardness
Hardness:

4 - 5.5

Density
Density:

3.6 - 4.3 g/cm³

General Info About Prophecy Stone

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Physical Properties of Prophecy Stone

Colors
Gray, black, brown, red
Magnetism
Potentially Magnetic
Hardness
4 - 5.5 , Soft
Density
3.6 - 4.3 g/cm³, Obviously Heavy Weight
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Rarity
Uncommon

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Composition of Prophecy Stone

Goethite, Lepidocrocite, Hematite

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