Properties
⚖ Density4.702 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | CdS |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cd, S |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 4.702 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Gnk |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.CB.45 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Strathclyde, United Kingdom
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Greenockite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q414138 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Hexagonal
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