IMA mineral species

Bilibinskite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Au₃Cu₂Pb·nTeO₂

Telluride mineral.

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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness4.5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.

Chemical formulaAu₃Cu₂Pb·nTeO₂
ElementsAu, Cu, Pb, Te, O
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness4.5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBb
Nickel–Strunz class2.BA.80

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 4.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.