IMA mineral species

Coloradoite

HgTe

Sulfide mineral.

BlackGray

Coloradoite specimen
Coloradoite, Pyrite, Quartz-338840.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density7.652 g/cm³
Very heavy
🔷 Cubic✏️ streak black
Chemical formulaHgTe
ElementsHg, Te
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density7.652 g/cm³
Streakblack
Color—
IMA symbolClr
Nickel–Strunz class2.CB.05a

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Keystone mine, United States

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