How do I identify Cylindrite?

Cylindrite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale, Grey-black color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Cylindrite?

Cylindrite typically appears in Grey-black. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Cylindrite?

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

How to Identify Cylindrite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Cylindrite?

Cylindrite is a sulfosalt mineral containing tin, lead, antimony and iron with formula: Pb3Sn4FeSb2S14. It forms triclinic pinacoidal crystals which often occur as tubes or cylinders which are in fact rolled sheets. It has a black to lead grey metallic colour with a Mohs hardness of 2 to 3 and a specific gravity of 5.4. It was first discovered in the Santa Cruz mine, Oruro Department, Bolivia in 1893. The name arises from its curious cylindrical crystal which it forms almost uniquely among minerals.

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