IMA mineral species

Semseyite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Pb₉Sb₈S₂₁

Sulfosalt mineral.

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Semseyite specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2.5
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Scratches with a fingernail.

Chemical formulaPb₉Sb₈S₂₁
ElementsPb, Sb, S
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness2.5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSsy
Nickel–Strunz class2.HC.10d

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.