How do I identify Cameronite?

Cameronite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale, Gray color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Cameronite?

Cameronite typically appears in Gray. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Cameronite has a hardness of 3.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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

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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

Chemical Formula: Cu5-x(Cu,Ag)3+xTe10 (x = 0.43) Originally assumed to be Cu7AgTe10.
Elements: Ag, Cu, Te

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