Hawthorneite

Formula:  Ba(Ti3Cr4Fe2Fe2Mg)O19

Origin of name:   For John Hawthorne, South African geologist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  6/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Irregular grains 50-100 µm

Hardness:  5.8

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Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Known from one sample as seen in polished section

 

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