Landauite

Formula:  NaMnZn2(Ti,Fe)6Ti12O38

Origin of name:  For Lev Landau, Russian physicist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic, pseudotrigonal

Crystal class:  -3

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Semimetallic

Habit:  Fine-grained aggregates to 1 mm, irregular form

Hardness:  7.5

Specific gravity:  4.42

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Gray

 

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