General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MoO3
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 143.94 gm)
Molybdenum 66.65 % Mo
Oxygen 33.35 % O
Empirical Formula:
MoO3
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1964
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Perfect, [001] Distinct
Color:
colorless, greenish yellow, or light greenish yellow.
Density:
4.72
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
3-4 - Calcite-Fluorite
Luster:
Adamantine
Streak:
white
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