Argentopyrite

Overview

AgFe2S3
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	4.25 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Argentopyrite - 3.5-4.0  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	blue, brown, green, yellow, white
Streak	uneven

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	orthorhombic - dipyramidal
Cleavage	none
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	brittle
Luster	metallic

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 02.09.13.02

Class: 02

Group: 02.09

Subgroup: 02.09.13 - cubanite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
02.09.13.01	cubanite	CuFe2S3
02.09.13.02	argentopyrite	AgFe2S3

Nickel-Strunz Number : 02.CB.65

Group : 02

Subgroup : CB

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
02.CB.65	argentopyrite	AgFe2S3
02.CB.65	sternbergite	AgFe+22S3

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