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Hercynite
Name
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Fe²⁺Al₂O₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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7.5–8
Mohs hardness
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4.4
Specific gravity
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Dark grayish green to dark green
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Parting on {Ill}, probable
Cleavage
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Fd3m
Space group
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Spinel
Structural group
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Hc · Grandfathered
IMA
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1839
Named in
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Dark green to black; dark green in thin section
Typical colors
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Fe · Al · O
Elements
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