Formula: MnTiO3
Origin of name: from Greek for fire and to appear
Crystal system: hexagonal
Crystal class: -3
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: brownish red, blood-red to greenish yellow
Diaphaneity:
Luster: metallic to submetallic
Habit: crystals tabular, small, embedded grains, fine scaly
Hardness: 5 to 6
Specific gravity: 4.54
Cleavage: 2; {02-21} perfect, {10-12} distinct
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: series with ilmenite
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