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Titanite


Mineral Properties and Uses



Physical Properties of Titanite

Uses ore of titanium
Color gray, brown, green, yellow, black, red
Streak white
Luster resinous to adamantine
Diaphaneity transparent to translucent
Cleavage fair, prismatic
Mohs Hardness 5 - 5.5
Specific Gravity 3.4 - 3.6
Distinguishing Characteristics luster, color, hardness
Crystal System monoclinic


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