Srilankite

Formula: (Ti,Zr)O2

Origin of name: after locality Sri Lanka

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: black, blackish brown

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Luster: submetallic to adamantine

Habit: 1 mm inclusions

Hardness: 6.5

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Cleavage: 1

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