General Information:
Chemical Formula:MnS2
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 119.07 gm)Manganese 46.14 %
MnSulfur 53.86 %
S Empirical Formula: Mn2+S2
Name Origin:Named after the Austrian geologists, J. R. Hauer (1778-1863) and F. R. Hauer (1822-1899).
Physical Properties: Cleavage:[100] Perfect, [010] Perfect, [001] Perfect
Color:blackish gray, brownish gray, or brownish black.
Density:3.463
Diaphaniety:Opaque
Habits:Euhedral Crystals - Occurs as well-formed crystals showing good external form., Massive - Granular - Common texture observed in granite and other igneous rock.,
Hardness:4 - Fluorite
Luster:Metallic
Streak:reddish brown
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