Formula: (Mn,Fe)(Cr,V)2O4
Origin of name: From manganese and chromite
Crystal system: Cubic
Crystal class: 4/m -3 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Brownish gray in reflected light
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Grains to 800 microns
Hardness: ~ .5.
Specific gravity: 4.86 to 4.90
Cleavage:
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Series with vuorelainenite
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