Saranovskite
Saranovskite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the oxides & hydroxide class, with the chemical formula SrCaFe²⁺ ₂(Cr₄Ti₂)Ti₁₂O₃₈.
It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group R-3). It is a member of the Crichtonite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 6; specific gravity 4.501; Brownish gray streak; Submetallic luster.
IMA symbol Svs, IMA status: approved, named in 2020.
Found in a hydrothermal calcite vein.
It is found associated with Chromite, Cr-bearing clinochlore, calcite.
The name is taken from the type locality, the Saranovskoe chromite deposit.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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