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Tongbaite
Tongbaite
Name
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Cr₃C₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Organic Minerals
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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8.5
Mohs hardness
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6.64
Specific gravity
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Dark gray
Streak
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Strong metallic
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pnma
Space group
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Structural group
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Tgb · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Pale brownish yellow; pale violet in reflected light
Typical colors
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Cr · C
Elements
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