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Amalgam

Formula:
(Ag,Hg)
System:IsometricHardness:3 - 3½
A variety of Silver

A mercurian Silver.

Classification of Amalgam

IMA status:Rejected
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Physical Properties of Amalgam

Hardness (Mohs):3 - 3½

Crystallography of Amalgam

Crystal System:Isometric

Optical Data of Amalgam

Type:Isotropic

Chemical Properties of Amalgam

Formula:
(Ag,Hg)
Essential elements:Ag
All elements listed in formula:Ag, Hg
CAS Registry number:7439-97-6

CAS Registry numbers are published by the American Chemical Society

Other Names for Amalgam

Synonyms:
ColombianiteMercure ArgentalMercurial SilverMercurian SilverPella Natural
Silver Amalgam
Other Languages:
German:Colombianit
Silberamalgam
Spanish:Colombianita
Varieties:
ArqueriteCuproarquerite

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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