Mineral description : Schorlomite

Chemical formula : Ca3Al,Fe,Ti2[Si,TiO4]3
Hardness : 6.5-7.5
Density : 3.88
Color : Dark brown to black.
Crystal form : Cubic. Usually rombdodecaedric or ikosatetraedric crystals.
Luster : glas.
Habitat :In borengite.
Associates : .
Notes : Rare.
Locations :
  • Occurs in borengite as small crystals. Alnön, Sundsvall.

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