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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ottemannite

Name

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Sn₂S₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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4.87

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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Structural group

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Ott · Approved

IMA

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1966

Named in

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In polished section, gray with orange-brown internal reflections

Typical colors

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Sn · S

Elements

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