Crystal Database

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Molybdenite

Molybdenite is a molydendum sulphide mineral and is a major ore of Molybdenum. Molybdenite can be confused with Graphite and is soft enough to leave marks on hands and fingers.

The high lustre of Molybdenite crystals make this an attractive collectors specimen.

Metaphysical Properties

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Molybdenite stimulates all chakra and is particularly useful in aligning and balancing all chakra and absorbing negativity held within any chakra.

Molybdenite acts on the will, calming over wilfulness, stubbornness and assisting one to see the truth of a situation in the face of wilful blindness. Molybdenite can assist those with a ‘short fuse’ find the pause button.

Used in meditation Molybdenite can provide flashes of inspiration and is an excellent crystal for stimulating the intellect.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Molybdenite should be used in healing with caution due to possible toxicity.

Molybdenite may be useful in reducing fever and infection.

Molybdenite may be useful in balancing and treating the circulatory system.

Colour:

black, grey

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Class:

Sulphides

Group:

Hexagonal

Formations:

thin flakey platy, tabular crystals. Massive, lamellar and grainy

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

MoS₂

Hardness:

1 to 1.5

Lustre:

metallic, opaque

Cleavage:

perfect in one direction

Varieties:

Femolite, Rhenian Molybdenite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.