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Mineral Information on:
molybdenite

Chemical Group:    sulfide

Chemical Formula:    MoS₂

Color:  lead gray with a bluish tinge                     

Streak:  bluish gray on paper, greenish on glazed porcelain

Hardness:  1 to 1.5          Specific Gravity:  4.62 to 4.73
 

Tenacity:  sectile                 Feel:  greasy

Luster:  bright metallic           

Cleavage:  one direction, perfect

Crystal Forms and Habits: Hexagonal system
    Common crystal form is a hexagonal plate
    Often found in massive form or foliated

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Uses:  ore of molybdenum, lubricant

Occurrences:  Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah 

Toxicity:      when-swallowed- moderate       when inhaled- high

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