How do I identify Balkanite?

Balkanite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale, Steel Grey color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Balkanite?

Balkanite typically appears in Steel Grey. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Balkanite has a hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

A variety of Minerals

Estimate the market value of Balkanite using size, quality, and finish. This preview calculator is for quick context and is not a formal appraisal.

See where Balkanite is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

Map preview

North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

Chemical Formula: Cu9Ag5HgS8 alternatively (Cu9−xMe2+x)Ag5−xHgS8 (x = 0.3) (Biagioni & Bindi, 2017)
Elements: Ag, Cu, Hg, S

FREE APP

4.7

Identify Balkanite Instantly