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Rhenian Molybdenite

Formula:
(Mo,Re)S
 
2
A variety of Molybdenite

A rhenium-bearing variety of molybdenite (320 to 580 ppm Rh - among highest known, Childs-Adwinkle Mine)

Classification of Rhenian Molybdenite

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Chemical Properties of Rhenian Molybdenite

Formula:
(Mo,Re)S
 
2
Essential elements:
All elements listed in formula:Mo, Re, S

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Rhenian Molybdenite

Reference List:Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 153: 24-25.

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    Localities for Rhenian Molybdenite

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    Morocco
     
    • Souss-Massa-Draâ Region
      • Ouarzazate Province
        • Tazenakht
    		S. Weiß: Lapis 31(7/8), 72-73 (2006)
    USA
     
    • Arizona
      • Pinal Co.
        • Galiuro Mts
          • Bunker Hill District (Copper Creek District)
            • Mammoth
              • Copper Creek Canyon (Copper Creek)
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 152, 302; Kuhn, Truman H. (1938), AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 145: 127-130; Kuhn, Truman H. (1941), Pipe deposits of the Copper Creek area, AZ, Econ. Geol.: 36: 512-538; Anderson, C.A. (1969), Copper, in Mineral and water resources of AZ, AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 180: 117-156; Fleischer, M. (1959), The geochemistry of rhenium, with special reference to its occurrence in molybdenite, Econ.Geol.: 54: 1406-1413; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 153: 24.
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