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Ferronigerite-6N6S
Name
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(Al,Fe,Zn)₃(Al,Sn,Fe)₈O₁₅(OH)
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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Mohs hardness
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4.42
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Hogbömite-Nigerite
Structural group
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Fng-6N6S · Approved
IMA
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1947
Named in
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Colorless; very pale green in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Al · Fe · Zn · Sn · O · H
Elements
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