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Rinmanite
Name
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Mg₂Fe₄Zn₂Sb₂O₁₄(OH)₂
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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5.13
Specific gravity
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Brown
Streak
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Submetallic
Luster
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{100}, good
Cleavage
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P6_3mc
Space group
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Nolanite
Structural group
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Rnm · Approved
IMA
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2000
Named in
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Black, dark red and translucent in thin splinters; gray in reflected light
Typical colors
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Mg · Fe · Zn · Sb · O · H
Elements
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