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Hercynite

General Information
Chemical Formula
Fe
2+
 
Al
 
2
O
 
4
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Physical Properties of Hercynite
Mohs Hardness7.5
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Specific Gravity4.39
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TenacityBrittle
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FractureConchoidal
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Colour
Colour (General)Dark blue-green, yellow, brown
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TransparencyTranslucent
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LustreVitreous
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Crystallography of Hercynite
Crystal SystemIsometric
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HabitCrystals usually octahedral
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Further Information
Mineral information:Hercynite information at mindat.org
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