Hessite
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What is Hessite?
Hessite is a mineral form of disilver telluride (Ag2Te). It is a soft, dark grey telluride mineral which forms monoclinic crystals. It is named after Germain Henri Hess (1802–1850). Hessite is found in the US in Eagle County, Colorado and in Calaveras County, California and in many other locations. Stützite (Ag7Te4) and empressite (AgTe) are related silver telluride minerals.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- lead-grey, steel-grey
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2 - 3
- Density
- 8.4 g/cm³
- Streak
- black
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ag2Te
- Elements
- Ag, Te
Also Known As
HessiteSavodinskiteTellursilberglanz
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