How do I identify Geocronite?

Geocronite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Light lead gray to grayish color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Geocronite?

Geocronite typically appears in Light lead gray to grayish. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Geocronite?

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

How to Identify Geocronite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Geocronite?

Geocronite is a mineral, a mixed sulfosalt containing lead, antimony, and arsenic with a formula of Pb14(Sb, As)6S23. Geocronite is the antimony-rich endmember of a solid solution series. The arsenic-rich endmember is named jordanite. It occurs as grey, black, to silvery white monoclinic crystals. It is found in hydrothermal veins usually associated with other similar minerals, particularly the sulfides of iron and copper. The mineral has been found in Spain, Ireland and Sweden where it was first identified in 1839.

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