IMA mineral species

Kermesite

Sb₂OS₂

Sulfide mineral.

RedPurple

Kermesite specimen
Kermesite-Calcite-280586.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaSb₂OS₂
ElementsSb, O, S
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density4.68 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolKem
Nickel–Strunz class2.FD.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Bräunsdorf, Germany

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.