How do I identify Clausthalite?

Clausthalite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Bluish grey to lead-grey color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Clausthalite?

Clausthalite typically appears in Bluish grey to lead-grey. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Clausthalite?

Clausthalite has a hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

Clausthalite

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What is Clausthalite?

Clausthalite is a lead selenide mineral, PbSe. It forms a solid solution series with galena PbS.

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Clausthalite Localities Map

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Formation of Clausthalite

It occurs in low-sulfur hydrothermal deposits with other selenides and in mercury deposits. It is associated with tiemannite, klockmannite, berzelianite, umangite, gold, stibiopalladinite and uraninite. It was first described in 1832 and named for the discovery locality of Clausthal-Zellerfeld in the Harz Mountains, Germany.