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TitleTiemannite and altaite from Tickerode, Hanz, Germany
DescriptionTiemannite, HgSe (mercury selenide), is an opaque mineral with brittle fracture. Altaite, PbTe (lead telluride), is a very minor ore of lead and tellurium. Altaite is a member of the galena group of minerals. Its properties are very similar to galena as it shares basically the same structure. It has a white to yellowish-white color.
LocationGermany. Near Hanz. Tickerode.
PhotographerNessa Eull. 2001-07-17.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #166.
Key wordstiemannite, altaite, Germany
Tech details599 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1231