Formula: MoO3
Origin of name: Form composition
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Green to yellow, nearly colourless
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Adamantine
Habit: Crystals acicular or platy, striated and elongated on c-axis
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 4.72
Cleavage: 2; {100} perfect, {001} distinct
Tenacity:
Streak:
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Comments:
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