About Petzite
A silver gold telluride, typically steel-grey to iron-black. It's associated with transformation, abundance, and attracting prosperity. (An ore of gold and silver).
Primary Hues
Steel-Grey to Iron-Black, sometimes with a reddish or yellowish tarnish, often massive
Geological & Scientific Details
Petzite is classified as a telluride mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is Ag3AuTe2. Common crystal habits include granular to massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: telluride mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ag3AuTe2
- IMA Symbol: Ptz[1]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Predominant Geological Color: Steel-gray to iron-black, commonly tarnished from bronze-yellow to sooty black; grayish white with a pale bluish tint in polished section
- Crystal Habit: Granular to massive
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Grayish black
- Diaphaneity: Opaque