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Mineral A

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Mineral B

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Name

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Mn₂Mo₃O₈

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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4–5

Mohs hardness

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5.85

Specific gravity

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Black

Streak

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Submetallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3mc

Space group

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Nolanite

Structural group

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Is · Approved

IMA

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2012

Named in

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Iron-black; light yellowish gray with no internal reflections in reflected light

Typical colors

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Mn · Mo · O

Elements

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