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Name
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WC
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Organic Minerals
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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15.84
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P-6m2
Space group
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Structural group
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Qus · Approved
IMA
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2007
Named in
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Steel-gray, grayish yellow in reflected light
Typical colors
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W · C
Elements
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