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Chalcophanite
Name
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ZnMn⁴⁺₃O₇·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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4
Specific gravity
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Chocolate-brown
Streak
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Metallic to submetallic
Luster
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Perfect on {0001}
Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Structural group
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Cph · Grandfathered
IMA
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1875
Named in
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Purplish to iron black; deep red-brown to opaque in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Zn · Mn · O · H
Elements
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