IMA mineral species

Chiluite

Bi₃Te⁶⁺Mo⁶⁺O₁₀.₅

Molybdate mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaBi₃Te⁶⁺Mo⁶⁺O₁₀.₅
ElementsBi, Te, Mo, O
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCil
Nickel–Strunz class7.BD.55

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Chilu molybdenum deposit, People's Republic of China