IMA mineral species

Argyrodite

Ag₈GeS₆

Sulfosalt mineral.

Black

Argyrodite specimen
Argyrodite-154922.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density6.204 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formulaAg₈GeS₆
ElementsAg, Ge, S
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density6.204 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolAgy
Nickel–Strunz class2.BA.70

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Himmelsfürst mine, Germany

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.