How do I identify Aguilarite?

Aguilarite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, Bright lead-gray on fresh surfaces color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Aguilarite?

Aguilarite typically appears in Bright lead-gray on fresh surfaces. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Aguilarite?

Aguilarite has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

Aguilarite

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What is Aguilarite?

Aguilarite is bright lead-gray on fresh surfaces but becomes dull iron black when exposed to air. The mineral occurs with massive habit, as elongated pseudododecahedral crystals up to 3 cm (1.2 in), or as intergrowths with acanthite or naumannite.

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Aguilarite Localities Map

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Key Characteristics

Formation of Aguilarite

Aguilarite is uncommon, and forms at relatively low temperatures in hydrothermal deposits rich in silver and selenium but deficient in sulfur. The mineral is known from a number of countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. Aguilarite occurs in association with acanthite, calcite, naumannite, pearceite, proustite, silver, stephanite, and quartz.