Ilmenorutile

Formula:  (Ti,Nb,Fe)3O6

Origin of name:  After locality; Ilmen Mountains, Russia; and rutile

 

Crystal system:  Tetragonal

Crystal class:  4/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Submetallic

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Specific gravity:  4.20

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Series with struverite

 

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