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Ilmenite

ilmenite

Fe²⁺Ti⁴⁺O3

Ilmenite - D16-18 - Froland - Norway Mineral Specimen

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Overview

Ilmenite is a titanium-iron(II) oxide mineral with the idealized formula FeTiO3. It is a weakly magnetic black or steel-gray solid. Ilmenite is the most important ore of titanium and the main source of titanium dioxide, which is used as white pigment in paints, printing inks, fabrics, plastics, paper, sunscreen, food and cosmetics.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 5.5

Scientific references

  1. Ilmenite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q190729 Link
  2. Ilmenite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilmenite Link