The color of duftite gives it its great note of distinction. The color is usually an attractive green of one shade or another. It seems that the color is often difficult to label and is given a variety of pleasant names. Whatever the shade, it usually is quite attractive and a joy to possess in one's collection. Luster is vitreous.
Crystals are transparent to translucent.
Crystal System is Orthorhombic. Crystal Habits include microcrystalline crusts and small tabular crystals. Cleavage is indistinct. Fracture is uneven. Hardness is 3.