How do I identify Seligmannite?

Seligmannite can be identified by its hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, Lead gray color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Seligmannite?

Seligmannite typically appears in Lead gray, dark lead gray, black. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Seligmannite?

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

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What is Seligmannite?

Seligmanite is a rare mineral, with the chemical formula PbCuAsS3. Originally described from the Lengenbach Quarry, Valais Canton, Switzerland; it has also been found in the Raura district, Lima Region, Peru; at Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia; and at the Sterling Mine, Sussex County, New Jersey, US.

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