Mineral #5

Color: dark gray

Luster: non-metallic, glassy

Streak: white

Crystal Form: triclinic

Cleavage: 2 directions at 90 degrees

Hardness: Harder than glass, softer than quartz

Density: average

Other distinguishing features:  striations on cleavage face

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