Molybdenite in granite. Crystals of molybdenite, molybdenum disulphide, (silvery grey) in their granite host rock. Molybdenite is similar in appearanc

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Molybdenite in granite. Crystals of molybdenite, molybdenum disulphide, (silvery grey) in their granite host rock. Molybdenite is similar in appearance and feel to graphite. It has a lubricating effect due to its layered structure. It is a common ore of molybdenum.

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