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Chemical Formula | Ca3(Fe3+,Ti)2(Si,Ti)3O12 |
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Composition | Calcium iron titanium silicate |
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Color | Brownish-black to black |
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Streak | Colorless |
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Hardness | 7 - 7½ |
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Crystal Forms and Aggregates |
(Isometric) Occurs in microcrystalline dodecahedral crystals, massive, and grainy. |
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Transparency | Opaque |
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Specific Gravity | 3.8 - 3.9 |
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Luster | Vitreous |
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Cleavage | None |
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Fracture | Conchoidal to uneven |
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Tenacity | Brittle |
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Other Names |  Ferrotitanite |
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In Group | Silicates ; Nesosilicates ; Garnet group |
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All About | Although classified as a separate mineral of the Garnet family, Schorlomite is really a titanium-rich variety of Andradite. See Andradite for more information. |
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Popularity (1-4) | 4 |
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Prevalence (1-3) | 3 |
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Demand (1-3) | 3 |
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Commonly Occurs With |
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Noteworthy Localities |
Magnet Cove, Hot Spring Co., Arkansas and Stanley Butte, Graham Co., Arizona |
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