Hercynite

Formula:  FeAl2O4

Origin of name:   From Latin name of locality, the Bohemian forest

 

Crystal system:   Cubic

Crystal class:  4/m -3 2/m

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster: 

Habit:  Massive, fine granular; embedded grains

Hardness:  7.5 to 8

Specific gravity:  4.32

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Dark green

 

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Comments:  Series with spinel, with gahnite and with chromite

 

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