General Information:
Chemical Formula:CaTiZr2O8
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 398.40 gm)Calcium 10.06 %
CaZirconium 45.80 %
ZrTitanium 12.02 %
TiOxygen 32.13 %
O Empirical Formula: CaTiZr2O8
Environment:Within bands of periclase-brucite marbles. Cubic modification of baddeleyite (ZrO2).
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1969
Locality:Tazheran alkalic massif., W of Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia.
Name Origin:Named for the locality.
Physical Properties: Cleavage:None
Color:yellow orange, cherry red, red, or red orange.
Density:5.01
Habits:Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction., ,
Hardness:7.5 - Garnet
Luminescence:Non-fluorescent.
Luster:Adamantine - Greasy
Streak:white
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