IMA mineral species

Buckhornite

(Pb₂BiS₃)(AuTe₂)

Sulfosalt mineral.

Properties

Chemical formula(Pb₂BiS₃)(AuTe₂)
ElementsPb, Bi, S, Au, Te
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBhr
Nickel–Strunz class2.HB.20b

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Buckhorn Mine, United States

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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.