Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness2
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Scratches with a fingernail.
| Chemical formula | Pb₂AsS₃(I,Cl,Br) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pb, As, S, I, Cl, Br |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 2 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mvs |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.GC.50 |
“—” 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.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mutnovsky, Russia
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Mutnovskite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19861053 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
2–3
Orthorhombic
Soft, Scratches Easily