General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MgTiO3
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 120.18 gm)
Magnesium 20.22 % Mg
Titanium 39.84 % Ti
Oxygen 39.94 % O
Empirical Formula:
MgTiO3
Locality:
Gem gravels of the Rakwana district, Ceylon.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[1011] Distinct
Color:
bluish black or brownish black.
Density:
4
Diaphaniety:
Translucent to opaque
Hardness:
6 - Orthoclase
Luster:
Sub Metallic
Streak:
purple brown
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