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Qandilite
Name
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(Mg,Fe³⁺)₂(Ti,Fe³⁺,Al)O₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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7
Mohs hardness
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4.03–4.08
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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{111}, perfect
Cleavage
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Fd3m
Space group
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Spinel
Structural group
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Qnd · Approved
IMA
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1980
Named in
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Iron-black; light gray with a pinkish tint in reflected light
Typical colors
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Mg · Fe · Ti · Al · O
Elements
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