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Fredrikssonite
Name
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Mg₂Mn³⁺O₂(BO₃)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Borates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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6
Mohs hardness
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3.84
Specific gravity
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Pale brown to yellow
Streak
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Vitreous to dull
Luster
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One, poor, and a second, very poor
Cleavage
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Pbam
Space group
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Ludwigite
Structural group
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Fdk · Approved
IMA
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1983
Named in
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Medium reddish brown
Typical colors
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Mg · Mn · O · B
Elements
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