Word origin
ModL: so named (1781) by K. W. Scheele (see  scheelite) after its isolation by P. J. Hjelm (1746-1813), Swed chemist < 
molybdaena, molybdenite, term used because of resemblance to lead ore < L 
molybdaena, lead, galena < Gr 
molybdaina, piece of lead < 
molybdos, lead