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TiO2 II

Formula:
TiO
 
2
Colour:Colourless (synthetic)
Name:Name used until species is submitted to the IMA and approved.
Polymorph of:Anatase, Brookite, IMA2007-058, Rutile


A shock-induced or ultrahigh-pressure environment, dense polymorph of TiO2 with a α-PbO2 structure.

Originally reported from Ries Crater, Nördlingen, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany.

Classification of TiO2 II

IMA status:Not Approved
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Occurrences of TiO2 II

Geological Setting:Meteoritic impact structures and ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic environments.

Physical Properties of TiO2 II

Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Colourless (synthetic)

Chemical Properties of TiO2 II

Formula:
TiO
 
2
Essential elements:O, Ti
All elements listed in formula:O, Ti

Other Names for TiO2 II

Synonyms:
α-PbO2-type TiO2
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Other Information

Fluorescence in UV light:Light red-orange cathodluminescence under electron microprobe (synthetic material).
Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for TiO2 II

Reference List:Akaogi, M., K. Kusaba, J. Susaki, T. Yagi, M. Matsui, T. Kikegawa, H. Yusa, and E. Ito (1992), High-pressure high-temperature stability of a α-PbO2-type TiO2 and MgSiO3 majorite: calorimetric and in situ X-ray diffraction studies. In Y. Syono and M.H. Manghnani, Editors, High-Pressure Research Application to Earth and Planetary Sciences: 67: 447-455. Terra Scientific/American Geophysical Union, Tokyo/Washington, D.C.

El Goresy, A., P. Gillet, M. Chen, L. Dbrovinsky, and T.G. Sharp (2000), A new natural dense polymorph of rutile with the α-PbO2 structure in shocked gneisses from the Ries meteorite crater, Germany, Goldschmidt 2000, Sept. 3rd.-8th., Oxford, UK Journal of Conference Abstracts: 5: 379.

Hwang, Shyh-Lung, Pouyan Shen, Hao-Tsu Chu, Tzen-Fu Yui (2000), Nanometer-size α-PbO2-type TiO2 in garnet: a thermobarometer for ultrahigh-pressure metamorphism: Science: 288: 321-324.

Jambor, John L., Jacek Puziewicz, and Andrew C. Roberts (2000), New Mineral Names: American Mineralogist: 85: 1843-1847.

El Goresy, A., M. Chen, L. Dbrovinsky, P. Gillet, and G. Graup (2001a), An ultradense polymorph of rutile with seven-coordinated titanium from the Ries crater: Science: 293: 1467-1470.

El Goresy, A., M. Chen, L. Dbrovinsky, P. Gillet, and G. Graup (2001b), Twpo novel shock-induced very dense polymorphs of rutile in suevite from the Ries crater, Germany: implications for peak-shock pressures and post-shock temperatures: Proceedings of the Lunar and Planetary Science XXXII, Abstract 1084.

El Goresy, A., M. Chen, P. Gillet, L. Dbrovinsky, G. Graup, and R. Ahuja (2001c), A natural shock-induced dense polymorph of rutile with α-PbO2 structure in the suevite from the Ries crater in Germany: Earth and Planetary Science Letters: 192: 485-495.

Withers, Anthony C., Eric J. Essene, and Youxue Zhang (2003), Rutile/TiO2 II phase equilibria: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology: 145: 199-204.

Wu, Xiuling, Dawei Meng, and Yujing Han (2005), α-PbO2-type nanophase of TiO2 from coesite-bearing eclogite in the Dabie Mountains, China: American Mineralogist: 90: 1458-1461.

Jackson, John C., J. Wright Horton, Jr., I-Ming Chou, and Harvey E. Belkin (2006), A shock-induced polymorph of anatase and rutile from the Chesapeake Bay impact structure, Virginia, U.S.A.: American Mineralogist: 91: 604-608.

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    Localities for TiO2 II

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    China
     
    • Anhui Province
      • Anqing Prefecture
        • Taihu Co.
    Wu, Xiuling, Dawei Meng, and Yujing Han (2005), α-PbO2-type nanophase of TiO2 from coesite-bearing eclogite in the Dabie Mountains, China: American Mineralogist: 90: 1458-1461.
    • Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region
      • Bayin'gholin (Bayingolin; Bayinguoleng) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Qiemo (Qerqen; Cherchen) Co.
          • Jianggalesayi area
    Zhang, J.X. et al. (2001): Lithos 56, 187-206.
    Germany
     
    • Bavaria
      • Swabia
        • Nördlingen
    El Goresy, A. et al. (2000, 2001a-c).
    • Saxony
    Hwang, Shyh-Lung, Pouyan Shen, Hao-Tsu Chu, Tzen-Fu Yui (2000), Nanometer-size α-PbO2-type TiO2 in garnet: a thermobarometer for ultrahigh-pressure metamorphism: Science: 288: 321-324.
    USA
     
    • Virginia
      • Northampton Co.
        • Cape Charles
    Jackson, John C., J. Wright Horton, Jr., I-MIng Chou, and Harvey E. Belkin (2006), A shock-induced polymorph of anatase and rutile from the Chesapeake Bay impact structure, Virginia, USA: American Mineralogist: 91: 604-608.
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