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Hessite

Hessite is a mineral form of disilver telluride (Ag₂Te). It is a soft, dark grey mineral which forms monoclinic crystals.

It is named after Germain Henri Hess (1802–1850).

Hessite is found in the USA in Eagle County, Colorado and in Calaveras County, California and in many other locations.

Stützite (Ag₇Te₄) and empressite (AgTe) are related silver telluride minerals.

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