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Magnesioferrite

magnesioferrite

MgFe³⁺2O4

Magnesioferrite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Magnesioferrite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Magnesioferrite is a magnesium iron oxide mineral, a member of the magnetite series of spinels. Magnesioferrite crystallizes as black metallic octahedral crystals. It is named after its chemical composition of magnesium and ferric iron. The density is 4.6 - 4.7 (average = 4.65), and the diaphaniety is opaque. Occurs as well-formed fine sized crystals or massive and granular. Its hardness is 6-6.5. It has a metallic luster and a dark red streak.

Scientific references

  1. Magnesioferrite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q408603 Link
  2. Magnesioferrite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesioferrite Link