IMA mineral species

Kaskasite

(Mo,Nb)S₂·(Mg₁₋ₓAlₓ)(OH)₂₊ₓ

Sulfide mineral.

Properties

Chemical formula(Mo,Nb)S₂·(Mg₁₋ₓAlₓ)(OH)₂₊ₓ
ElementsMo, Nb, S, Mg, Al, O, H
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolKks

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Kaskasnyunchorr