How do I identify Stromeyerite?

Stromeyerite can be identified by its hardness of 2.5 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Blue gray color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Stromeyerite?

Stromeyerite typically appears in Blue gray, dark blue, dark steel gray, or steel gray. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Stromeyerite?

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

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What is Stromeyerite?

Stromeyerite is a sulfide mineral of copper and silver, with the chemical formula AgCuS. It forms opaque blue grey to dark blue orthorhombic crystals. It was discovered in 1832 in Central Bohemia Region, Czech Republic, and named after the German chemist, Friedrich Stromeyer who performed the first analysis of the mineral.

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