Titanite Flashcards
1
Q
What is Titanite’s formula?
A
CaTiSiO5
2
Q
What is Titanite’s crystal system?
A
monoclinic 2/m
3
Q
What is Titanite’s form?
A
{111} and {110} prisms
{100} and {001} pinacoids
4
Q
What is Titanite’s cleavage?
A
fair to good {110}
5
Q
What is Titanite’s hardness?
A
5-5.5
6
Q
What is Titanite’s occurrence?
A
common accessory mineral in many igneous and metamorphic rocks
7
Q
What is Titanite’s use?
A
minor ore of Ti
