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Tochilinite
Name
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6(Fe₀.₉S)·5[(Mg,Fe)(OH)₂]
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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2.96
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Moderately metallic
Luster
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On {001}
Cleavage
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C1
Space group
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Tochilinite
Structural group
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Thi · Approved
IMA
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1971
Named in
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Bronze-black; yellowish brown in reflected light
Typical colors
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Fe · S · Mg · O · H
Elements
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