Molybdenite-3R [ MoS2 ]
Material properties
| Formula | MoS2 |
| Classification | Molybdenite |
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| Crystal symmetry | Trigonal, Point group 3m, Space group R3m (#160) |
| Tags | Polytype, Sulphide |
Composition
| Element | Atoms |
|---|---|
| S | 2 |
| Mo | 1 |
| Total: | 3 |
Specimens of Molybdenite-3R
| Name | Owner | Materials | Phase purity | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0215 Molybdenite / Quartz | CSIRO | Molybdenite-2H, Molybdenite-3R (59.2%), Quartz | 59.2 | |
| M0015 Albite / Molybdenite / Quartz | CSIRO | Albite, Molybdenite-2H, Molybdenite-3R (17.7%), Quartz | 17.7 |
