About Pseudobrookite
An iron titanium oxide, forming dark brown to black prismatic crystals. It's a grounding stone associated with strength and perseverance.
Primary Hues
Dark Brown, Black, Reddish-Brown, forms prismatic or tabular crystals
Geological & Scientific Details
Pseudobrookite is classified as a oxide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Fe2TiO5. Common crystal habits include prismatic to needle like, striated.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide mineral
- Chemical Formula: Fe2TiO5
- IMA Symbol: Pbrk[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Dark reddish brown, brownish black, black
- Crystal Habit: Prismatic to needle like, striated
- Cleavage: Distinct on {010}
- Luster: Adamantine, greasy, metallic
- Streak: Brown
- Diaphaneity: Opaque, transparent in thin splinters