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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Drysdallite

Name

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MoSe₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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6.248

Specific gravity

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Brownish black

Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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{0001}, perfect

Cleavage

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P6_3/mmc

Space group

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Molybdenite

Structural group

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Dry · Approved

IMA

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1973

Named in

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Grayish black with a brownish tint

Typical colors

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Mo · Se

Elements

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