Veenite
A variety of Minerals
What is Veenite?
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Veenite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Steel-gray
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5 - 4
- Rock tumbling
- Not recommended
- Streak
- Black with weak brown tint
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Pb16Sb9-xAs7+xS40, x ~ 0-0.5 As is essential, Ag is not. Bulk composition of SXRD-analysed sample (Topa & Makovicky, 2017) is: Ag0.15Pb16.029Sb8.836As6.99S39.95.
- Elements
- As, Pb, S, Sb
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Veenite FAQs
How do I identify Veenite?
Veenite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale, Steel-gray color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Veenite?
Veenite typically appears in Steel-gray. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Veenite?
Veenite has a hardness of 3.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
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