Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.
⚖ Density5.275 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | ZnSe |
|---|---|
| Elements | Zn, Se |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Density | 5.275 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Sll |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.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): Shinkolobwe mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 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
- Stilleite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q422347 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Cubic
Gray