Galaxite

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Galaxite
Galaxite is a mineral with the chemical formula (Mn,Fe,Mg)(Al,Fe)2O4. It is named after the area it is found in, Galax, North Carolina. It has a metallic luster and is brownish red. It also leaves a brownish red streak. It is rated 7.5 on the Mohs Scale.
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Galaxite

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
(Mn,Fe++,Mg)(Al,Fe+++)2O4
 Locality:
Bald Knob near the town of Galax, Alleghany co., North Carolina, USA.
 Name Origin:
Named after its location.
Physical Properties:
 Cleavage:
[???] Indistinct
 Color:
brown red or black.
 Density:
4.23
 Diaphaniety:
Opaque
 Habits:
Granular - Generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral crystals in matrix., ,
 Hardness:
7.5 - Garnet
 Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
 Luster:
Metallic
 Streak:
brownish red
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