Molybdenite
Molybdenite is a mineral with the chemical formula MoS2. It has a Mohs hardness of 1 - 1.5 and metallic luster.
Molybdenite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | MoS2 |
| Mohs hardness | 1 - 1.5 |
| Luster | Metallic |
| Typical colors | Steel gray to bluish-gray |
| Formation | Forms in hydrothermal veins or associated with other sulfide minerals |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 1–1.5 — very soft
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