About Sylvanite
A gold silver telluride, known for its metallic luster and bladed crystals that can resemble writing ('graphic tellurium'). It's associated with prosperity, transformation, and communication with higher guidance.
Primary Hues
Steel-Grey to Silver-White, Yellowish tinge, Tarnishes yellowish or blackish, often forms bladed crystals resembling writing (graphic texture)
Geological & Scientific Details
Sylvanite is classified as a telluride mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is (Ag,Au)Te2. Common crystal habits include massive to crystalline.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Telluride mineral
- Chemical Formula: (Ag,Au)Te2
- IMA Symbol: Syv[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 429.89 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Silver-grey, silver-white
- Crystal Habit: Massive to crystalline
- Cleavage: Perfect on the {010}
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Steel grey
- Diaphaneity: Opaque