Rhodochrosite

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Rhodochrosite

MnCO₃

Manganese carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
MnCO₃
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Pink
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
5.AB.05
Dana classification
14.1.1.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Rds
Locality
🇷🇴 Cavnic mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after color

Source: Wikidata

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