Jordisite

Formula: MoS2

Origin of name:  For E. Jordis, chemist

 

Crystal system:  Amorphous

Crystal class:  unknown

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Dull

Habit:  Massive; colloidal aggregates; disseminated particles, extremely small

Hardness:  1

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Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Dimorphous with molybdenite. Labelled Q because of inadequate data.

 

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