20g Australian Molybdenite on Quartz Specimen 3A

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This piece weighs 20g and measures 3cm x 2cm x 1.5cm.

These specimens of Molybdenite on Quartz matrix were also sourced from Wolfram Camp, Queensland, Australia back in the 1980’s. They are extremely well formed specimens on excellent clear/milky Quartz and are very bright and not treated in any way. This area was very rich in several important materials and at least 16 separately named mines have operated in the area.

Wolfram Camp is located approximately 21 km north west of Dimbulah and was an important Tungsten and Molybdenum producing mining camp. First worked from 1894 for Wolframite, Bismuth and Molybdenite with the main focus on Wolframite. Near surface alluvial and detrital deposits were the main ore source until these were exhausted around 1906. Lumps of Wolframite are know to have reached over 1 metre in diameter and Molybdenite lumps to half a metre in diameter.

The main production periods were 1908 to 1920; 1967 to 1972 and 1978 to 1982. All that remains are the buildings of the latest mining companies of Wolfram Camp that have worked the area in the 2000s until the mine operations ceased in since 2018.

The element molybdenum was discovered by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1778 and he provided molybdenite to Peter Jacob Hjelm who was able to isolate molybdenum in 1781. Scheele showed that molybdenite, in the modern sense, was soluble in acid, while graphite was not. From the Greek μόλυβδοζ meaning "lead", but a name having a new usage unlike that of former times.\n\n** please note Molybdenite is very malleable when warm so I would not recommend continual handling for extended periods of time, especially in hot weather.

Molybdenite is a rare mineral composed of molybdenum and sulfur, with a chemical composition of MoS2. It occurs in igneous and metamorphic rocks as gray hexagonal crystals and foliated masses with a metallic luster. Molybdenite is the most important ore of molybdenum and often contains minor amounts of rhenium which are often produced as a byproduct.

Moybdenite is extremely soft with a metallic luster, and is superficially almost identical to graphite, to the point where it is not possible to positively distinguish between the two minerals without scientific equipment. It marks paper in much the same way as graphite. Its distinguishing feature from graphite is its higher specific gravity, as well as its tendency to occur in a matrix.

Molybdenite smooths the way to self-realisation, by encouraging self-reflection and stimulating creative thought processes, as well as general creativity. Creative thoughts will have clarity and direction, making ideas relatively easy to manifest. Molybdenite does not align itself with one particular chakra, but rather shines light onto each chakra, especially when held in its vicinity. It then mirrors back any problems in the area, so we understand where clearing and healing needs to take place, before encouraging the clearing process to begin. As a result, each chakra becomes balanced and vibrant. The process extends to the corresponding layers of the body’s energy field (subtle bodies), so the ‘tune up’ takes place on every level.

There is a sense of the physical body and energetic bodies becoming coherent and whole, while at the same time, the auric field is strengthened. The process can extend outwards to those we are working with and relating to, meaning that working with others brings less friction and more continuity of ideas and direction. Molybdenite transmits energy and encourages energy flow – this is neither directional nor linear, but rather goes where it is needed.

Molybdenite is frequently found on Quartz matrix. The addition of Quartz brings further strength and clarity to the mineral’s qualities, and more impetus to move forward with new plans and ideas. It is interesting to note that molybdenum is an essential alloy in high-strength steel, and a lubricant that withstands temperatures that would burn most oils. It is also a semiconductor, and is currently being researched as a possible replacement for silicon in transistors and computer chips. It is also very pliant and flexible.

Applying these qualities in a healing context, it makes sense that molybdenite strengthens the energy field and relieves friction between people.