Murataite

Formula:  (Na,Y)6(Zn,Fe)5Ti12O29(O,F)10F4

Origin of name:  For K. Murata, American geochemist

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  -43m

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque to translucent

Luster:  Submetallic

Habit:  Anhedral grains

Hardness:  6 to 6.5

Specific gravity:  4.69

Cleavage:  None

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