Nova Scotia Minerals: Manganite | ||||||||||||||
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MANGANITEMnO(OH) or
(Mn2O.H2O) |
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Cleavage: perfect in one direction lengthwise and good to fair in two other directions | ||||||||||||||
Colour: dark steel grey to iron black | ||||||||||||||
Fracture: uneven | ||||||||||||||
Hardness: 4 | ||||||||||||||
Luster: submetallic | ||||||||||||||
Streak: reddish brown to nearly black | ||||||||||||||
Possible Useage: manganese, mineral specimen | ||||||||||||||
More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database |