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cubicrareSulfides
Alabandite
MnS
This specimen displays alabandite as a black, fine-grained, and massive mineral, where individual crystals are not discernible. It is seen in association with pink rhodochrosite.
Alabandite Physical Properties
Mohs Hardness
3.5Crystal System
cubicLuster
vitreousStreak Color
greenish-blackCleavage
perfect cubic {100}Fracture
conchoidalSpecific Gravity
4Colors
blackTransparency
opaqueType Locality
Arizona, USAMineral Group
SulfidesUses
collector, minor_manganese_oreAssociated Minerals
rhodochrositeRarity
rareGeological Context
Alabandite is typically found in epithermal vein deposits, often associated with other manganese ores, indicating formation from hydrothermal fluids.
