Unnamed (Fe-Ti-(Zr) Oxide I)
A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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Formula:
Fe-Ti-O
Colour:
dark reddish-brown
"Phase X" from the Apollo 14 landing site, The Moon (a basaltic rock). Probably identical with the so-called "pseudoarmalcolite". Associated with baddeleyite, whitlockite, K-Ba feldspar, and rhyolitic glass.
Very similar to "Phase Y" ('Unnamed (Fe-Ti-(Zr) oxide II)') from Apollo 15 rock.
Occurrence, crystal habit and optical properties similar to that of tranquillityite.
Crystals, 12-40 microns in size; rectangular or sheaf-like grains.
Very similar to "Phase Y" ('Unnamed (Fe-Ti-(Zr) oxide II)') from Apollo 15 rock.
Occurrence, crystal habit and optical properties similar to that of tranquillityite.
Crystals, 12-40 microns in size; rectangular or sheaf-like grains.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
47228
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:47228:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
d3e82b11-55f5-429d-9fa5-b36460b7d859
Physical Properties of Unnamed (Fe-Ti-(Zr) Oxide I)
Colour:
dark reddish-brown
Comment:
in transmitted light
Optical Data of Unnamed (Fe-Ti-(Zr) Oxide I)
Type:
Isotropic
RI values:
n = high
Birefringence:
Isotropic minerals have no birefringence
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Colour in reflected light:
pale gray
Comments:
nearly isotropic
Chemical Properties of Unnamed (Fe-Ti-(Zr) Oxide I)
Formula:
Fe-Ti-O
Elements listed:
Other Information
Health Risks:
Peckett, A., Phillips, R., Brown, G.M. (1972): New zirconium-rich minerals from Apollo XIV and XV rocks. Nature: 236: 215-217; in: Fleischer, M. (1973): New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 58: 139-141
Internet Links for Unnamed (Fe-Ti-(Zr) Oxide I)
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Localities for Unnamed (Fe-Ti-(Zr) Oxide I)
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality.
Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
The Moon | |
| Peckett, A., Phillips, R., Brown, G.M. (1972): New zirconium-rich minerals from Apollo XIV and XV rocks. Nature: 236: 215-217; in: Fleischer, M. (1973): New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 58: 139-141 |