About Perovskite
Calcium titanate, the type mineral for the important perovskite crystal structure, often black or brown. It's a grounding stone associated with manifestation and Earth energies. (Important for materials science).
Primary Hues
Black, Brown, Yellow, Reddish-Brown, Orange
Geological & Scientific Details
Perovskite is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is CaTiO3. Common crystal habits include pseudo cubic – crystals show a cubic outline.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: CaTiO3
- IMA Symbol: Prv[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 135.96 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Black, reddish brown, pale yellow, yellowish orange
- Crystal Habit: Pseudo cubic – crystals show a cubic outline
- Twinning: complex penetration twins
- Cleavage: [100] good, [010] good, [001] good
- Luster: Adamantine to metallic; may be dull
- Streak: grayish white
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to opaque