Latrappite

Formula:  (Ca,Na)(Nb,Ti,Fe)O3

Origin of name:  Locality; La Trappe, Quebec, Canada

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Submetallic

Habit:  Crystals cubic about 0.2 mm

Hardness:  5.5

Specific gravity:  4.40

Cleavage:  None

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