molybdenite
(məʊˈlɪbdənaɪt)
[f. molybden-a + -ite. Cf. F. molybdénite.]
† a. Chem. An artificial sulphide of molybdenum (obs.). b. Min. Disulphide of molybdenum occurring in tabular bluish-grey crystals.
| 1796 Kirwan Elem. Min. (ed. 2) II. 319 Molybdenite... By this name I distinguish the Regulus produced from Molybdena. 1837 Dana Min. 426 Molybdenite generally occurs imbedded in..granite..and other primitive rocks. 1901 Scotsman 4 Nov. 5/8 Molybdenite in Queensland. |