Specimen #640

Name: Molybdenite on Milky Quartz

Type: Mineral

Locality: Moly Hill Mine, Cadillac, Quebec, Canada

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 7.0 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm

Weight: 262

Acquired: 2008-04-24

Source: Arkenstone Auction

Label: Y

Comment: A splendent, 3.2 cm, thin tabular, hexagonal molybdenite crystal beautifully and jauntily set atop BOTH sides of the sculptural milky quartz matrix from a classic Quebec locality - Moly Hill. Classic crystal form and aesthetic composition on this fine piece.

Minerals: Molybdenite (MoS₂) Quartz (SiO₂)

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Magnification: 7.5X, Field of View: 2.3 x 1.5 mm

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Molybdenite on Milky Quartz from Quebec, Canada

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Molybdenite on Milky Quartz from Quebec, Canada

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Molybdenite on Milky Quartz from Quebec, Canada

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Molybdenite on Milky Quartz from Quebec, Canada