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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Wodginite

Name

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Mn²⁺Sn⁴⁺Ta₂O₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5.5

Mohs hardness

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7.19–7.36

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Cc

Space group

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Wodginite

Structural group

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Wdg · Approved

IMA

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1963

Named in

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Reddish brown, dark brown to black; light yellow to reddish brown in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Mn · Sn · Ta · O

Elements

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