IMA mineral species

Fizélyite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Ag₅Pb₁₄Sb₂₁S₄₈

Sulfosalt mineral.

Fizélyite specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2
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Scratches with a fingernail.

Chemical formulaAg₅Pb₁₄Sb₂₁S₄₈
ElementsAg, Pb, Sb, S
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness2
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolFiz
Nickel–Strunz class2.JB.40a

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.