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Powellite Psm Molybdenite

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Powellite Psm Molybdenite

Pseudomorph

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Description
Locality: 
Azegour Mine, Tata Province, Souss-Massa Region, Morocco
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.5 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm
Description

Cream-yellow powellite replacing bladed molybdenite crystals.

Strong flourescens under uv light.

Old-time specimen from a seldom offered locality.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Powellite

Formula: 
Ca(MoO4)
Strunz: 
7.GA.05
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Peacock Mine (South Peacock; Darland; Peacock & South Peacock), Cuprum, Seven Devils District, Adams Co., Idaho, USA

Molybdenite

Formula: 
MoS2
Strunz: 
2.EA.30
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
1.0 - 1.5

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