Moschellandsbergite
A variety of Minerals
What is Moschellandsbergite?
Moschellandsbergite is a rare isometric mineral made up of a silver-white amalgam of mercury and silver with the chemical makeup Ag2Hg3. It was first described in 1938 and named after Moschellandsberg Mountain near Obermoschel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is considered a low-temperature hydrothermal mineral which occurs with metacinnabar, cinnabar, mercurian silver, tetrahedrite–tennantite, pyrite, sphalerite and chalcopyrite.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Moschellandsbergite 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.
Moschellandsbergite Localities Map
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- white, tarnishes light brownish grey
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3.5
- Density
- 13.49 g/cm³
- Streak
- silver
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ag2Hg3
- Elements
- Ag, Hg
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Moschellandsbergite FAQs
How do I identify Moschellandsbergite?
Moschellandsbergite can be identified by its hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale, white color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Moschellandsbergite?
Moschellandsbergite typically appears in white, tarnishes light brownish grey. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Moschellandsbergite?
Moschellandsbergite has a hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.
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