IMA mineral species

Bournonite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

CuPbSbS₃

Sulfosalt mineral.

BlackGray

Bournonite specimen
2522M-bournonite1.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness3
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A copper coin scratches it.

Chemical formulaCuPbSbS₃
ElementsCu, Pb, Sb, S
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness3
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBnn
Nickel–Strunz class2.GA.50

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Port Isaac, United Kingdom · St Endellion, United Kingdom

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