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Pyrophanite
Name
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Mn²⁺TiO₃
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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5–6
Mohs hardness
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4.537
Specific gravity
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Ocher-yellow, with greenish tinge
Streak
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Metallic to submetallic
Luster
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{0221}, perfect; {1012}, less perfect
Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Corundum
Structural group
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Pph · Grandfathered
IMA
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1890
Named in
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Deep blood-red to black; orange in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Mn · Ti · O
Elements
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