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Mineral A

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Mineral B

L

Name

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Pb₂Mn²⁺Fe³⁺₁₆O₂₇

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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6

Mohs hardness

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5.76

Specific gravity

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Brownish black

Streak

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Submetallic

Luster

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{0001}, perfect

Cleavage

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P6_3/mmc

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Lqv · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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Black; gray with a faint brownish tint in reflected light

Typical colors

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Pb · Mn · Fe · O

Elements

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