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Tusionite
Name
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Mn²⁺Sn(BO₃)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Borates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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4.73
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {0001}
Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Calcite-Dolomite
Structural group
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Tsn · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Honey-yellow, yellowish brown; nearly colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Mn · Sn · B · O
Elements
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