Ferrimolybdite


Ferrimolybdite is a hydrous iron molybdate mineral with formula: Fe3+23·8 or Fe3+23·n. It forms coatings and radial aggregates of soft yellow needles which crystallize in the orthorhombic system.

Discovery and occurrence

It was first described in 1914 for an occurrence in the Alekseevskii Mine in the Karysh River Basin, Khakassia Republic, Siberia, Russia. It was named for its composition.
It occurs as an oxidation product of molybdenum bearing ore deposits.
Associated minerals include: molybdenite, pyrite and chalcopyrite.