Lindsleyite

Formula:  (Ba,Sr)(Ti,Cr,Fe,Mg,Zr)21O38

Origin of name:  For Donald Lindsley, American mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3

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Colour:  Black

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Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Grains to 3 mm; polycrystalline masses

Hardness:  7 to 7.5

Specific gravity:  4.63

Cleavage:  None

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