How do I identify Kobellite?

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

What color is Kobellite?

Kobellite typically appears in Blackish lead-gray to steel-gray. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Kobellite?

Kobellite 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 Kobellite | Properties, Meaning & Uses

What is Kobellite?

Kobellite is a gray, fibrous, metallic mineral with the chemical formula Pb22Cu4(Bi,Sb)30S69. It is also a sulfide mineral consisting of antimony, bismuth, and lead. It is a member of the izoklakeite - berryite series with silver and iron substituting in the copper site and a varying ratio of bismuth, antimony, and lead. It crystallizes with monoclinic pyramidal crystals. The mineral can be found in ores and deposits of Hvena, Sweden; Ouray, Colorado; and Wake County, North Carolina, US. The mineral was named after Wolfgang Franz von Kobell (1803–1882), a German mineralogist.

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