Mohite
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What is Mohite?
Mohite is a copper tin sulfide mineral with the chemical formula Cu2SnS3. It is colored greenish gray and leaves a gray streak. It is opaque and has metallic luster. Its crystal system is triclinic pedial. It is rated 4 on the Mohs Scale and has a specific gravity of 4.86.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Mohite 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.
Mohite Localities Map
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Key Characteristics
Formation of Mohite
Mohite was first described in 1982 for an occurrence in the Chatkal-Kuramin Mountains of eastern Uzbekistan. It was named after Günter Harald Moh (1929–1993), University of Heidelberg. It is of hydrothermal origin and occurs associated with tetrahedrite, famatinite, kuramite, mawsonite and emplectite in the type locality in Uzbekistan. It has also been reported from Salamanca Province, Spain; the Organullo Mining District of Salta Province, Argentina; and the Delamar Mountains of Lincoln County, Nevada, US.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Gray
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 4
- Density
- 4.86 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Cu2SnS3
- Elements
- Cu, S, Sn
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Mohite FAQs
How do I identify Mohite?
Mohite can be identified by its hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale, Gray color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Mohite?
Mohite typically appears in Gray. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Mohite?
Mohite has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
What is the formation of mohite of Mohite?
Mohite was first described in 1982 for an occurrence in the Chatkal-Kuramin Mountains of eastern Uzbekistan. It was named after Günter Harald Moh (1929–1993), University of Heidelberg. It is of hydrothermal origin and occurs associated with tetrahedrite, famatinite, kuramite, mawsonite and emplectite in the type locality in Uzbekistan. It has also been reported from Salamanca Province, Spain; the Organullo Mining District of Salta Province, Argentina; and the Delamar Mountains of Lincoln County, Nevada, US.
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