Tetradymite | |
Chemical Formula |
Bi2Te2S |
Species |
Sulfides |
Crystal System |
Trigonal |
Mohs Scale |
1-2 |
Specific Gravity |
7.2-7.9 |
Color |
Steel-gray with dull to iridescent tarnish; white in polished section |
Streak |
Steel-gray |
Luster |
Metallic, Dull |
Diaphaneity |
Opaque |
Cleavage |
Perfect on |
Fracture |
Uneven |
Crystal Habit:Pyramidal prisms, commonly granular, massive to foliated, also bladed |