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Tin
Name
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Sn
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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1.5–1.8
Mohs hardness
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7.31
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Moderate. R1 –R2: (400) 76.3–72.7, (420) 79.4–74.2, (440) 81.9–75.8, (460) 84.0–77.6
Luster
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Cleavage
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I4_1/amd
Space group
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Structural group
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Sn · Grandfathered
IMA
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1844
Named in
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Gray, White
Typical colors
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Sn
Elements
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