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This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
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Molybdenite
North Victoria Land, Everett Range, Antarctica
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| Classification |
Mineral |
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| Origin Location |
North Victoria Land, Everett Range, Antarctica |
| Description |
An incredible, rare and wondrous mineral specimen, the molybdenum disulfide Molybdenite from the Everett range in Antarctica. Aside from its stellar locality, this piece also shines for its unique mineralogy. Molybdenum is a fascinating element, which is rarely found in a pure form, but relatively common in chemical formulas. It has been proposed as a possible alternative to Silicon for semi-conductors. Pure occurrences have been found on the moon, retrieved from lunar regolith by astronauts. Some pure occurrences can be found in select localities, but generally Molybdenite is among the purest forms of this element you can readily find. This metal is needed by the human body - so you might even have some - in your multi-vitamin jar. |
| Luster |
Metallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Molybdenum Disulfide |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
4.00 cm * 4.00 cm * 2.00 cm |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Molybdenite: MoS2
molybdenum sulfide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Quartz var. Herkimer Diamond Baryte Quartz Quartz Scheelite Quartz / Tourmaline |
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molybdenite
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