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Titanite
Name
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CaTi(SiO₄)O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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5–5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.48–3.6
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Adamantine to resinous
Luster
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Good on {110}; parting due to twinning on {221}
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Titanite
Structural group
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Ttn · Approved
IMA
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1795
Named in
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Brown, Green, Yellow, Black, Pink
Typical colors
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Ca · Ti · Si · O
Elements
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