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Hessite

A species of Minerals, Also known as Savodinskite, Tellursilberglanz

Hessite is a mineral form of disilver telluride (Ag2Te). It is a soft, dark grey telluride mineral which forms monoclinic crystals. It is named after Germain Henri Hess (1802–1850). Hessite is found in the US in Eagle County, Colorado and in Calaveras County, California and in many other locations. Stützite (Ag7Te4) and empressite (AgTe) are related silver telluride minerals.

Hardness:

2 - 3

Density:

8.4 g/cm³

General Info About Hessite

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Physical Properties of Hessite

Colors

lead-grey, steel-grey

Streak

black

Hardness

2 - 3 , Extremely soft to Soft

Density

8.4 g/cm³, Obviously Heavy Weight

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Chemical Properties of Hessite

Formula

Ag₂Te

Elements listed

Ag, Te

Common Impurities

Au,Pb

Characteristics of Hessite

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