Schachnerite

Formula: Ag1.1Hg0.9

Origin of name: for D. Schachner, German mineralogist

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: 6/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: silvery gray

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: crystals to 1 cm

Hardness: 3.5

Specific gravity: 13.52

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