Nova Scotia Minerals: Rhodochrositespacer

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RHODOCHROSITE

MnCO3
Manganese Carbonate
Manganese Spar / Dialogite


Location
UTM (NAD27)
Zone 20
 Northing 0000000
 Easting 000000
Details:
 Description
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 Cleavage: perfect in three directions forming rhombohedrons

 Colour: red to pink, sometimes almost white, yellow and brown

 Fracture: uneven

 Hardness: 3.5 - 4

 Luster: vitreous to resinous

 Streak: white

 Possible Useage: Minor ore of manganese and ornamental and semi-precious stone

 More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database

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