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Ilmenite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About IlmeniteHide

Formula:
Fe2+TiO3
As a Commodity:
Colour:
Iron black or black
Lustre:
Metallic, Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
5 - 6
Specific Gravity:
4.68 - 4.76
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1827 by Adolph Theodor Kupffer after its type locality in the Ilmen Mountains, Russia.
Polymorph of:

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2013
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2013:4
GUID
(UUID V4):
4645b737-b289-4ac6-8bec-a3531e773cc3

IMA Classification of IlmeniteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Fe2+Ti4+O3
First published:
1827

Classification of IlmeniteHide

4.CB.05

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
C : Metal: Oxygen = 2: 3,3: 5, and similar
B : With medium-sized cations
4.3.5.1

4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
3 : A2X3
7.9.15

7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
9 : Oxides of Ti

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference
IlmIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
IlmKretz (1983)Kretz, R. (1983) Symbols of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 68, 277–279.
IlmSiivolam & Schmid (2007)Siivolam, J. and Schmid, R. (2007) Recommendations by the IUGS Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks: List of mineral abbreviations. Web-version 01.02.07. IUGS Commission on the Systematics in Petrology. download
IlmWhitney & Evans (2010)Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371
IlmThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download
IlmWarr (2020)Warr, L.N. (2020) Recommended abbreviations for the names of clay minerals and associated phases. Clay Minerals, 55, 261–264 doi:10.1180/clm.2020.30

Pronunciation of IlmeniteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of IlmeniteHide

Metallic, Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Iron black or black
Streak:
Black to reddish brown
Hardness:
5 - 6 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=566 - 698 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Parting:
On {0001}, {1011} due to twinning (?).
Fracture:
Conchoidal, Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
4.68 - 4.76 g/cm3 (Measured)    4.789 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of IlmeniteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (-)
Anisotropism:
Strong in shades of gray
Bireflectance:
Strong O=pinkish brown E= dark brown
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1R2
400nm20.0%21.2%
420nm19.5%20.8%
440nm19.0%20.4%
460nm18.5%20.1%
480nm18.1%20.0%
500nm18.0%19.8%
520nm18.0%19.8%
540nm18.0%19.7%
560nm18.0%19.6%
580nm18.0%19.8%
600nm18.1%19.9%
620nm18.2%19.9%
640nm18.3%19.9%
660nm18.4%20.0%
680nm18.5%20.1%
700nm18.6%20.4%

Reflectance graph
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 21.2%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Greyish white with brown tint
Pleochroism:
Weak

Chemistry of IlmeniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Fe2+TiO3
Common Impurities:
Mn,Mg,V

Chemical AnalysisHide

Oxide wt%:
 1
Nb2O50.16 %
Ta2O50.01 %
TiO252.63 %
FeO24.44 %
MnO22.15 %
MgO0.03 %
Total:99.42 %
Sample references:
IDLocalityReferenceNotes
1Nippyo mine, Awano, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japanof all the grains of FeTiO3-MnTiO3 series examined, only one grain had Fe>Mn.

Crystallography of IlmeniteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Space Group:
R3
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.08854(7) Å, c = 14.0924(3) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.769
Unit Cell V:
316.01 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
6
Morphology:
Commonly thick tabular {0001}. Sometimes in thin laminae; also acute rhombohedral. Compact massive; as embedded grains.
Twinning:
1. On {0001}; 2. On {1011}, lamellar.

Crystallographic forms of IlmeniteHide

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Ilmenite no.2 - Goldschmidt (1913-1926)
Ilmenite no.29 - Goldschmidt (1913-1926)
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0000925IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure American Mineralogist 69 176-18519840297
0000926IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure American Mineralogist 69 176-18519840673
0000927IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure American Mineralogist 69 176-18519840873
0000928IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure American Mineralogist 69 176-185198401073
0000929IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure American Mineralogist 69 176-185198401323
0000930IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure room temperature after heating American Mineralogist 69 176-18519840293
0000931IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure American Mineralogist 69 176-18519840293
0000932IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure American Mineralogist 69 176-18519842.54293
0000933IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure American Mineralogist 69 176-18519843.46293
0000934IlmeniteWechsler B A, Prewitt C T (1984) Crystal structure of ilmenite (FeTiO3) at high temperature and high pressure American Mineralogist 69 176-18519844.61293
0008559IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010476
0008560IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010571
0008561IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010672
0008562IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010771
0008563IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010779
0008564IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010822
0008565IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010871
0008566IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010920
0008567IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010970
0008568IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010994
0008569IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101018
0008570IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101042
0008571IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101066
0008572IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101091
0008573IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101117
0008574IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101194
0008575IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101272
0008576IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101068
0008577IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010867
0008578IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010665
0008579IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010476
0008580IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010482
0008581IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010574
0008582IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010671
0008583IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010770
0008584IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010870
0008585IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010970
0008586IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101018
0008587IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101067
0008588IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101091
0008589IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101116
0008590IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101141
0008591IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101166
0008592IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101191
0008593IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101218
0008594IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101267
0008595IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101166
0008596IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-412200101066
0008597IlmeniteHarrison R J, Redfern S A T (2001) Short- and long-range ordering in the ilmenite-hematite solid solution Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 28 399-41220010865
0009082IlmeniteYamanaka T, Komatsu Y, Nomori H (2007) Electron density distribution of FeTiO3 ilmenite under high pressure analyzed by MEM using single crystal diffraction intensities Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 34 307-3182007synthetic0293
0009083IlmeniteYamanaka T, Komatsu Y, Nomori H (2007) Electron density distribution of FeTiO3 ilmenite under high pressure analyzed by MEM using single crystal diffraction intensities Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 34 307-3182007synthetic3.6293
0009084IlmeniteYamanaka T, Komatsu Y, Nomori H (2007) Electron density distribution of FeTiO3 ilmenite under high pressure analyzed by MEM using single crystal diffraction intensities Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 34 307-3182007synthetic5.3293
0009085IlmeniteYamanaka T, Komatsu Y, Nomori H (2007) Electron density distribution of FeTiO3 ilmenite under high pressure analyzed by MEM using single crystal diffraction intensities Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 34 307-3182007synthetic8.2293
0010536IlmeniteBarth T F W, Posnjak E (1934) The crystal structure of ilmenite Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 88 265-2701934Quincy, Massachusetts, USA0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Radiation - Copper Kα
Data Set:
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.754 Å(100)
2.544 Å(70)
1.7261 Å(55)
1.8683 Å(40)
1.4686 Å(35)
3.737 Å(30)
2.237 Å(30)
Comments:
Synthetic. Data from Morris et al. (1978).

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 1: Primary nebular phases4.567-4.561
4 : Primary chondrule phases4.566–4.561
Stage 2: Planetesimal differentiation and alteration4.566-4.550
5 : Primary asteroid phases4.566–4.560
6 : Secondary asteroid phases4.566-4.560
Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust>4.50
7 : Ultramafic igneous rocks
8 : Mafic igneous rocks
Near-surface Processes
30 : Terrestrial impact minerals
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
35 : Ultra-alkali and agpaitic igneous rocks
36 : Carbonatites, kimberlites, and related igneous rocks
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
38 : Ophiolites
40 : Regional metamorphism (greenschist, amphibolite, granulite facies)
41 : Mantle metasomatism
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
49 : Oxic cellular biomineralization (see also #44)<0.54
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals<0.36
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56)
Geological Setting:
Common accessory mineral in igneous rocks. Also occurs in placer deposits.

Type Occurrence of IlmeniteHide

Reference:
Kupffer, A.T. (1827) Ilmenit, ein neues fossil (Sammt neuen spielarten des zirkon und gadolinit) aus Sibirien; beschrieben. Archiv für die Gesammte Naturlehre: 10: 1-13.

Synonyms of IlmeniteHide

Other Language Names for IlmeniteHide

Varieties of IlmeniteHide

Cr-rich PicroilmeniteA cromium- and magnesium-rich variety of ilmenite, containing up to 8.6% Cr2O3 and up to 17.0% MgO.
Ferrian IlmeniteIlmenite containing up to 33% Fe2O3 in solid-solution in the rhombohedral series Fe2O3-FeTiO3.
GuadarramiteA supposed radioactive variety of ilmenite
HystatiteA ferrian variety of ilmenite. On material from Arendal.
Iron(III)-bearing IlmeniteA ferrian variety of Ilmenite. [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
Originally reported from Tregonwell Mill, Manaccan, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, England, UK.
IserineA supposed cubic form of ilmenite.
Originally described from Jizerská meadow (Iser meadow), Jizerské Mts (Iser Mts), Liberec Region, Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen), Czech Republic.
KibdelophaneA high Ti Ilmenite
Magnesium and Chromium-bearing IlmeniteA Mg-Cr-bearing variety from DeBeers mine (kimberlites), associated, i.a., with hawthorneite.
Magnesium and Iron(III)-bearing IlmeniteA ferrian magnesian variety of ilmenite.
Magnesium-bearing IlmeniteA variety of ilmenite with some Mg replacing Fe2+.
MagnetoilmeniteAn Fe3+-bearing (ferrian) variety of ilmenite.
Manganese-bearing IlmeniteA manganese-bearing variety of ilmenite. The pure Mn end-member is pyrophanite.
ManganilmeniteA Mn-bearing variety of ilmenite.
PicrocrichtoniteA magnesian variety of ilmenite.
PicroilmeniteA Mg-rich variety of ilmenite.
PicrotitaniteA magnesian variety of ilmenite.
REE-bearing Ilmenite
Silico-ilmenitePossibly a solid solution of silica in ilmenite.
WashingtoniteA ferrian variety of ilmenite.

Relationship of Ilmenite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Akimotoite(Mg,Fe2+)SiO3Trig. 3 : R3
Ecandrewsite(Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)TiO3Trig. 3 : R3
GeikieliteMgTiO3Trig. 3 : R3
Hemleyite(Fe2+0.48Mg0.37Ca0.04Na0.04Mn2+0.03Al0.03Cr3+0.01)sum=1.00Si1.00O3Trig. 3 : R3
PyrophaniteMn2+TiO3Trig. 3 : R3
Unnamed (Fe-Cr Oxide)FeCrO3Trig. 3 : R3
Forms a series with:

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
178 photos of Ilmenite associated with RutileTiO2
157 photos of Ilmenite associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
150 photos of Ilmenite associated with QuartzSiO2
121 photos of Ilmenite associated with TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
102 photos of Ilmenite associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4
80 photos of Ilmenite associated with HematiteFe2O3
75 photos of Ilmenite associated with MicroclineK(AlSi3O8)
70 photos of Ilmenite associated with EnstatiteMg2Si2O6
49 photos of Ilmenite associated with FluorapatiteCa5(PO4)3F
49 photos of Ilmenite associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

4.CB.Ferrohögbomite-2N2S[(Fe2+,Mg,Zn,Al)3(Al,Ti,Fe3+)8O15(OH)]2Hex. 6mm : P63mc
4.CB.Magnesiohögbomite-6N12SMg5Al11TiO23(OH)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
4.CB.Zhenruite(MoO3)2 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
4.CB.Pengite(Pb8Sb3+3)Σ11Sb5+9O35Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
4.CB.VirgilluethiteMoO3 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
4.CB.05BrizziiteNaSb5+O3Trig. 3 : R3
4.CB.05CorundumAl2O3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
4.CB.05Ecandrewsite(Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)TiO3Trig. 3 : R3
4.CB.05EskolaiteCr2O3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
4.CB.05GeikieliteMgTiO3Trig. 3 : R3
4.CB.05HematiteFe2O3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
4.CB.05KarelianiteV3+2O3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
4.CB.05MelanostibiteMn2+2Fe3+Sb5+O6Trig. 3 : R3
4.CB.05PyrophaniteMn2+TiO3Trig. 3 : R3
4.CB.05Akimotoite(Mg,Fe2+)SiO3Trig. 3 : R3
4.CB.05AuroantimonateAuSbO3
4.CB.05UM1998-11-O-AuHSbAu+2Sb3+O2(OH)
4.CB.05TistariteTi3+2O3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
4.CB.05Unnamed (Fe-Cr Oxide)FeCrO3Trig. 3 : R3
4.CB.05Hemleyite(Fe2+0.48Mg0.37Ca0.04Na0.04Mn2+0.03Al0.03Cr3+0.01)sum=1.00Si1.00O3Trig. 3 : R3
4.CB.10AvicenniteTl2O3Iso. m3 (2/m 3) : Ia3
4.CB.10Bixbyite-(Mn)Mn3+2O3Iso. m3 (2/m 3) : Ia3
4.CB.10Bixbyite-(Fe)(Fe,Mn)2O3Iso.
4.CB.15Armalcolite(Mg,Fe2+)Ti2O5Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
4.CB.15SassiteTi3+2Ti4+O5Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
4.CB.15PseudobrookiteFe2TiO5Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
4.CB.15FerropseudobrookiteFe2+Ti2O5Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
4.CB.15GriffiniteAl2TiO5Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
4.CB.15Pseudobrookite Group
4.CB.20Zincohögbomite-2N2S[(Zn,Al,Fe2+)3(Al,Fe3+,Ti)8O15(OH)]2Hex. 6mm : P63mc
4.CB.20Zincohögbomite-2N6S[(Zn,Mg)7(Al,Fe3+,Ti)16O31(OH)]2Hex. 6mm : P63mc
4.CB.20Magnesiohögbomite-6N6S[(Mg,Fe2+)3(Al,Ti,Fe3+)8O15(OH)]6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
4.CB.20Magnesiohögbomite-2N3S[(Mg,Fe2+,Zn)4(Al,Ti,Fe3+)10O19(OH)]2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3 1m
4.CB.20Magnesiohögbomite-2N2S[(Mg,Fe2+)3[Al7(Ti,Fe3+)]O15(OH)]2Hex. 6mm : P63mc
4.CB.20Ferrohögbomite-6N12S[(Fe2+,Mg,Zn)5(Al,Ti,Fe3+)12O23(OH)]6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
4.CB.20Magnesiohögbomite-2N4S(Mg8.43Fe2+1.57)sum=10Al22Ti4+2O46(OH)2Hex. 6mm : P63mc
4.CB.20Magnesiobeltrandoite-2N3S(Mg6Al2)(Al18Fe3+2)O38(OH)2 Trig. 3m : P3m1
4.CB.20Zincovelesite-6N6SZn3(Fe3+,Mn3+,Al,Ti)8O15(OH)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
4.CB.25PseudorutileFe2Ti3O9Hex. 6 2 2 : P63 2 2
4.CB.25KleberiteFeTi6O11(OH)5Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.CB.30BerdesinskiiteV3+2TiO5Mon.
4.CB.30OxyvaniteV3+2V4+O5Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.CB.30KaitianiteTi3+2Ti4+O5Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.CB.35Olkhonskite(Cr,V)2Ti3O9Mon.
4.CB.35SchreyeriteV3+2Ti3O9Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.CB.35MachiiteAl2Ti3O9Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.CB.35Vestaite(Ti4+Fe2+)Ti4+3O9Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.CB.40KamiokiteFe2Mo3O8Hex. 6mm : P63mc
4.CB.40NolaniteV3+8Fe3+2O14(OH)2Hex. 6mm : P63mc
4.CB.40RinmaniteZn2Sb2Mg2Fe4O14(OH)2Hex. 6 : P63
4.CB.40IseiteMn2Mo3O8Hex. 6mm : P63mc
4.CB.40MajindeiteMg2Mo3O8Hex. 6mm : P63mc
4.CB.45ClaudetiteAs2O3Mon. 2/m
4.CB.45StibioclaudetiteAsSbO3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
4.CB.50ArsenoliteAs2O3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
4.CB.50SenarmontiteSb2O3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3m
4.CB.55ValentiniteSb2O3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pccn
4.CB.60BismiteBi2O3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.CB.65SphaerobismoiteBi2O3Tet.
4.CB.70SilléniteBi12SiO20Iso. 2 3 : I2 3
4.CB.75KyzylkumiteV3+Ti2O5(OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.CB.80TietaiyangiteFe3+4Fe2+TiO9Hex.
4.CB.85LiuiteFeTiO3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
4.CB.90LuogufengiteFe2O3Orth. mm2 : Pna21
4.CB.95WangdaodeiteFeTiO3Trig. 3m : R3c

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