How do I identify Cannizzarite?

Cannizzarite can be identified by its hardness of 2 on the Mohs scale, White to silvery gray color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Cannizzarite?

Cannizzarite typically appears in White to silvery gray. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Cannizzarite?

Cannizzarite has a hardness of 2 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

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Physical Properties

Color: White to silvery gray
Hardness (Mohs): 2
Density: 6.95 g/cm³

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: Pb48Bi56S132 S may be replaced by minor Se (or Se may even be essential). The structure solution (Topa et al., 2010) gave Pb48Bi56(S124Se8)sum132.
Elements: Bi, Pb, S

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