Bilibinskite
A variety of Minerals
What is Bilibinskite?
Bilibinskite is an Au - Cu - Pb telluride. It is a rare mineral that was named after Soviet geologist Yuri Bilibin (1901–1952), who researched the geology of gold deposits during the time of the USSR.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Bilibinskite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Bilibinskite Localities Map
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Key Characteristics
Characteristics of Bilibinskite
Bilibinskite is a metallic mineral with a color that ranges from opaque bronze-colored to light-brown or brownish-pink. It has a sub-metallic luster, a brown streak color and has no fission. Bilibinskite crystallizes in the cubic system. It has a high relative density of 14.27. The mineral has a hardness of 4.5 to 5 and it is not radioactive.
Formation of Bilibinskite
Bilibinskite is a very rare mineral that formed in the weathering zones of gold tellurides. The type locality is the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East, where the mineral was discovered in 1978. It has also been found in hypogene ores of Kazakhstan, Xinjiang and Tuva.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Light brown, rose brown
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 4.5
- Density
- 14.44 g/cm³
- Streak
- Golden brown to brown
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- PbCu2Au3Te2
- Elements
- Au, Cu, Pb, Te
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Bilibinskite FAQs
How do I identify Bilibinskite?
Bilibinskite can be identified by its hardness of 4.5 on the Mohs scale, Light brown color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Bilibinskite?
Bilibinskite typically appears in Light brown, rose brown. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Bilibinskite?
Bilibinskite has a hardness of 4.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
What is the characteristics of bilibinskite of Bilibinskite?
Bilibinskite is a metallic mineral with a color that ranges from opaque bronze-colored to light-brown or brownish-pink. It has a sub-metallic luster, a brown streak color and has no fission. Bilibinskite crystallizes in the cubic system. It has a high relative density of 14.27. The mineral has a hardness of 4.5 to 5 and it is not radioactive.
What is the formation of bilibinskite of Bilibinskite?
Bilibinskite is a very rare mineral that formed in the weathering zones of gold tellurides. The type locality is the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East, where the mineral was discovered in 1978. It has also been found in hypogene ores of Kazakhstan, Xinjiang and Tuva.
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