Formula: (Ir,Rh)2S3
Origin of name: For S. A. Kashin, Russian mineralogist
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Grayish black
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster: Metallic
Habit: Slightly elongated to equant grains, submicroscopic
Hardness: 7.5
Specific gravity: 9.10
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Nonmagnetic
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