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Foordite
Name
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Sn²⁺Nb₂O₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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6
Mohs hardness
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6.734
Specific gravity
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Yellowish white
Streak
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Vitreous to adamantine
Luster
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{100}, perfect; {011}, poor
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Foo · Approved
IMA
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1984
Named in
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Brownish yellow with a greenish tint
Typical colors
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Sn · Nb · O
Elements
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