Formula: CaTi2O4(OH)2
Origin of name: For N. Kassin, Russian geologist
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Pale yellow, brownish pink
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Adamantine
Habit: Crystals flattened, platy, in rosettes to 0.5 mm, spherules to 0.1 mm
Hardness: 5
Specific gravity: 3.42
Cleavage: 2; {010} perfect, {101} distinct
Tenacity:
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