IMA mineral species

Frohbergite

FeTe₂

Mineral, marcasite–löllingite mineral group.

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Frohbergite specimen
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Properties

⚖ Density8.144 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formulaFeTe₂
ElementsFe, Te
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density8.144 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolFrb
Nickel–Strunz class2.EB.10a

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Robb-Montbray mine, Canada