Common molecules sample 50899

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Empirical formula:	MoS₂
a:	3.150 Å
b:	3.150 Å
c:	12.300 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	90.00 °
γ (gamma):	120.00 °
Volume:	105.70 Å³
Space group:	P6₃/mmc
Calculated density:	5.030 g/cm³
Z:	2
Formula weight:	160.072 g/mole
Common name:	Molybdenite
ICSD collection code:	24000
Common name:	Molybdenum Sulfide
Common name:	Molybdic Ochre
Short description:	Molybdenite is a very soft metallic mineral easily confused with graphite.
Keyword:	graphite
Keyword:	lead
Keyword:	moly ore
Keyword:	molybdenum
IUPAC name:	Molybdenum disulfide
Layman's explanation:	Molybdenite, or "Moly Ore" as it is sometimes called, is a high luster sulfide mineral. The name molybdenite comes from the greek word molybdos, "lead," as it is often a lead-grey color. It is virtually indistinguishable from graphite, except that molybdenite is only slightly lighter in color, yet heavier in weight. Molybdenite ore is composed of smaller molybdenum ions between layers of more massive sulfur ions. The sulfur layer has a strong bond to the molybdenum, but not to other sulfur layers, hence the softness and perfect cleavage. As the most common molybdenum-containing compound, almost all molybdenum is mined in the form of moly ore.
Citation of a publication:	Journal of the American Chemical Society. 45 (1923) p1466-1471. Dickinson,R.G. Pauling,L.
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

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50899.sdt