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Mineral A

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Mineral B

A

Name

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Cu²⁺Mn³⁺₆O₈(SiO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.96

Specific gravity

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Brownish black

Streak

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Metallic. Anisotropism: Weak

Luster

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Cleavage

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I4_1/acd

Space group

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Braunite

Structural group

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Abs · Approved

IMA

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1990

Named in

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Black; gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cu · Mn · O · Si

Elements

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