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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Molybdite

Name

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MoO₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Molybdates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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4.5

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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{100}, perfect; {001}, distinct

Cleavage

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Pbnm

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Myb · Approved

IMA

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1907

Named in

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Light greenish yellow to nearly colorless

Typical colors

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Mo · O

Elements

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