Ag2SCubic

Argentite

Ag2S

Sulfides
Chemical FormulaAg2S
Crystal SystemCubic
Mohs Hardness2.5
Specific Gravity7.22
ColorBlack to lead gray
LusterMetallic
StreakBlackish gray
CleavageNone
FractureUneven

Occurrence

Important silver ore. Found in hydrothermal veins. Dark tarnish.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

2.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)