Cryptomelane

K(Mn⁴⁺₇Mn³⁺)O₁₆

Oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K(Mn⁴⁺₇Mn³⁺)O₁₆
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Metallic
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.DK.05
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Cml
Locality
🇺🇸 Tombstone
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after black

Source: Wikidata

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