IMA mineral species

Clausthalite

PbSe

Rocksalt group, galena mineral.

Gray

Clausthalite specimen
Clausthalite-207330.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaPbSe
ElementsPb, Se
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density8.046 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCth
Nickel–Strunz class2.CD.10

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): St Lorenz 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.