Ferrimolybdite

Molybdate mineral

Ferrimolybdite is a hydrous iron molybdate mineral with formula: Fe3+2(MoO4)3·8(H2O) or Fe3+2(MoO4)3·n(H2O). It forms coatings and radial aggregates of soft yellow needles which crystallize in the orthorhombic system.

Identification

Color of mineral

Yellow

Green

Mohs scale ( mineral hardness )

The streak

Yellow

Density ( specific gravity )

1.72

1.73

1.85

Luster ( interacts light )

Adamantine

Silky

Crystal ( diaphaneity )

Orthorombic