Classification of Molybdenite-3R |
| Hey's CIM Ref.: | 3.8.7
3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
8 : Sulphides etc. of Cr, Mo, W an Mn |
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Type Occurrence of Molybdenite-3R |
| Type Locality: | Con Mine, Yellowknife, Mackenzie District, Northwest Territories, Canada |
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Crystallography of Molybdenite-3R |
| Crystal System: | Trigonal |
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| Class (H-M): | 3m - Ditrigonal Pyramidal |
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| Space Group: | R3m |
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| Cell Parameters: | a = 3.16Å, c = 18.33Å
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| Ratio: | a:c = 1 : 5.801 |
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| Unit Cell Volume: | V 158.51 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell) |
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| Z: | 3 |
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Chemical Properties of Molybdenite-3R |
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| Essential elements: | Mo, S |
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| All elements listed in formula: | Mo, S |
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Relationship of Molybdenite-3R to other Species |
Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:
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Other Names for Molybdenite-3R |
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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. |
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References for Molybdenite-3R |
| Reference List: | Handbook of Mineralogy Vol I p336
Can Min (1963) 7:524-527 |
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