molybdenite

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A mineral form of molybdenum sulfide, MoS₂, that is the principal ore of molybdenum.

[molybden(um) + -ite.]

molybdenite [mɒˈlɪbdɪˌnaɪt]

(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a soft grey mineral consisting of molybdenum sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form with rhenium as an impurity: the main source of molybdenum and rhenium. Formula: MoS₂

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A soft, lead-gray hexagonal mineral that is the principal ore of molybdenum. It occurs as sheetlike masses in pegmatites and in areas where contact metamorphism has taken place. Chemical formula: MoS₂.

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molybdenite - a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds

atomic number 42, molybdenum, Mo - a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel

mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

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atomic number 42 mineral Mo Molybdena molybdenum rhenium	Highlights include the intersection of molybdenite bearing mineralization (MoS(2)) in all eight holes, which included 406 metres grading 0. Junior explorer jumps on moly results by Sean Mason / Stockhouse These ratings are supported by the company's strong business position, the long-term relationships that the company has maintained with suppliers of molybdenite ore and end-users of molybdenum products, and its proven commitment to a conservative capital structure. Fitch Assigns 'A+chl' National Scale Rating to Molymet by Business Wire The moly is found in a preCambrian quartz monzonite stock , which is altered to a greisens - like vuggy aggregate of muscovite, quartz, and clots and disseminated grains of pyrite and molybdenite, as well as quartz veins containing same. Hunt Gold Corporation - Acquisitions by Business Wire	Molossian Molossidae Molossine Molossus Molothrus Molotov Molotov cocktail molt Moltable molten molter molting Moltke molto Molucca molucca balm Molucca palm Moluccas Molucella Molucella laevis Molva Molva molva moly molybdate Molybdena molybdenite molybdenous molybdenum molybdenum steel molybdic Molybdite molybdomancy molybdous molysomophobia MOM mom-and-pop mom-and-pop store Momaday Mombasa mombin mombin tree Mome moment moment magnitude scale moment of a couple Moment of a force moment of a magnet moment of inertia Moment of rotation Moment of torsion moment of truth	Moluccan Moluccas Moluccas Moluccas Moluccas Time Moluccella laevis Molucella Molucella laevis MOLUG MoLV Molva Molva Molva molva MoLVT MOLWE moly moly moly-blacks Molybdate Molybdate Molybdate molybdate orange Molybdates Molybdates Molybdates Molybdates, Natural Molybdena Molybdenate Molybdenate Molybdenate molybdenite Molybdenizing molybdenosis Molybdenous molybdenum molybdenum molybdenum molybdenum molybdenum molybdenum molybdenum 99 Molybdenum Alloys Molybdenum blue molybdenum cast iron molybdenum cofactor deficiency molybdenum cofactor deficiency molybdenum cofactor deficiency molybdenum cofactor deficiency molybdenum cofactor deficiency Molybdenum dioxide Molybdenum disilicide Molybdenum disulfide Molybdenum disulphide Molybdenum glance Molybdenum glance Molybdenum glance Molybdenum Inert Gas Molybdenum Ores Molybdenum pentachloride molybdenum sesquioxide molybdenum silicide

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atomic number 42
mineral
Mo
Molybdena
molybdenum
rhenium

Highlights include the intersection of molybdenite bearing mineralization (MoS(2)) in all eight holes, which included 406 metres grading 0.

Junior explorer jumps on moly results by Sean Mason / Stockhouse

These ratings are supported by the company's strong business position, the long-term relationships that the company has maintained with suppliers of molybdenite ore and end-users of molybdenum products, and its proven commitment to a conservative capital structure.

Fitch Assigns 'A+chl' National Scale Rating to Molymet by Business Wire

The moly is found in a preCambrian quartz monzonite stock , which is altered to a greisens - like vuggy aggregate of muscovite, quartz, and clots and disseminated grains of pyrite and molybdenite, as well as quartz veins containing same.

Hunt Gold Corporation - Acquisitions by Business Wire

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