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Morimotoite

Ca₃(TiFe²⁺)(SiO₄)₃
Crystal systemCubic
ClassSilicate

Morimotoite

Morimotoite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Ca₃(TiFe²⁺)(SiO₄)₃.

It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system (space group Ia3d). It is a member of the Garnet structural group.

IMA symbol Mmt, IMA status: approved, named in 1992.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more M minerals or help write this entry.