Calaverite | |
Chemical Formula |
AuTe2 |
Species |
Sulfides |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
2-3 |
Specific Gravity |
9.1-9.3 |
Color |
Brass yellow to silver white |
Streak |
Green to yellow grey |
Luster |
Metallic |
Diaphaneity |
Opaque |
Cleavage |
None |
Fracture |
Irregular/Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Bladed and slender striated prisms, also massive granular | |
Geological Setting:Low temperature hydrothermal veins. |