Hubnerite | |
Chemical Formula |
MnWO4 |
Species |
Molybdates & Tungstates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
4-4.5 |
Specific Gravity |
7.12-7.18 |
Color |
Yellowish brown to reddish brown, blackish brown, black; Deep red internal reflections in reflected light |
Streak |
Yellow to reddish brown, greenish gray |
Luster |
Metallic to adamantine towards resinous. |
Refractive Index |
nα=2.17-2.2, nβ=2.22, nγ=2.3-2.32 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent to translucent |
Cleavage |
Perfect on |
Fracture |
Irregular/uneven |
Crystal Habit:Prismatic striated crystals, tabular to flattened, in radiating groups |