Crednerite

Formula:  CuMnO2

Origin of name:  For K. Credner, German geologist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Iron-black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Bright metallic

Habit:  Six-sided plates forming radiating hemispheres or spherulitic groups, earthy masses

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  5.34

Cleavage:  5; {100} and {001} perfect; {-111} good, {111} and {212}

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Streak:  Black with brownish tint

 

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