Near Silverton, North-east of Sultan.

References
*Cannon, B. (1975): Minerals of Washington, p.83
Tectonics: Cascade Volcanic Arc

Deposit: 1/4 in. Wide veinlets containing molybdenite on quartz diorite talus blocks. The type of deposit is unknown

Rock formation(s): Squire Creek Stock And Related Intrusive Rocks

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ⓘ Molybdenum

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ⓘ Diopside

ⓘ Molybdenite

2 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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ⓘ Diorite

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ⓘ Diopside

Formula: CaMgSi₂O₆

Habit: equant crystals

Colour: emerald Green

Description: in marble

References:

Cannon, Bart (1975) Minerals of Washington. Cordilleran, Mercer Island, WA.p.83

ⓘ Molybdenite

Formula: MoS₂

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Molybdenite	2.EA.30	MoS₂
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Diopside	9.DA.15	CaMgSi₂O₆

List of minerals for each chemical element

O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂

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Link to USGS MRDS:	10095354

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