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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Manganite

Name

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Mn³⁺O(OH)

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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4

Mohs hardness

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4.29–4.34

Specific gravity

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Reddish brown to nearly black

Streak

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Submetallic

Luster

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{010}, perfect; {110} and {001}, good

Cleavage

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B2_1/d

Space group

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Rutile

Structural group

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Mnn · Grandfathered

IMA

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1826

Named in

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Gray, Black

Typical colors

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Mn · O · H

Elements

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