MoS2Hexagonal

Molybdenite

MoS2

Sulfides
Chemical FormulaMoS2
Crystal SystemHexagonal
Mohs Hardness1.5
Specific Gravity4.73
ColorLead gray
LusterMetallic
StreakBluish gray
CleavageOne direction
FractureFlexible

Occurrence

Primary ore of molybdenum. Found in hydrothermal veins. Greasy feel.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

1.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)