General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MoS2
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 160.07 gm)
Molybdenum 59.94 % Mo
Sulfur 40.06 % S
Empirical Formula:
MoS2
Name Origin:
Greek, molybdos = "lead."
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[0001] Perfect
Color:
black, lead gray, or gray.
Density:
5.5
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Habits:
Foliated - Two dimensional platy forms., Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses., Disseminated - Occurs in small, distinct particles dispersed in matrix.
Hardness:
1 - Talc
Luminescence:
None.
Luster:
Metallic
Streak:
greenish gray
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