Ilmenite

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Ilmenite

Fe²⁺Ti⁴⁺O₃

Titanium-iron(II) oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Fe²⁺Ti⁴⁺O₃
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
5,5
Color
Black
Luster
Streak
Black
Density
4,72 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R-3
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.CB.05
Dana classification
4.3.5.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Ilm
Locality
🇷🇺 Ilmen Nature Reserve
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Ilmen mountains

Source: Wikidata

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