About Titanite
Calcium titanium silicate, known for its wedge-shaped crystals, high dispersion ('fire'), and various colors. It's a stone of mental clarity, organization, and spiritual growth, stimulating intellect and manifestation.
Primary Hues
Brown, Yellow, Green, Black, Grey, Red, Pink, often wedge-shaped crystals, adamantine luster, high dispersion (fire)
Geological & Scientific Details
Titanite is classified as a nesosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is CaTiSiO5. Common crystal habits include flattened wedge-shaped crystals, also massive.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Nesosilicate
- Chemical Formula: CaTiSiO5
- IMA Symbol: Ttn[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Crystal Habit: Flattened wedge-shaped crystals, also massive
- Twinning: Contact and penetration on {100}, lamellar on {221}
- Cleavage: Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
- Luster: Sub-adamantine tending to slightly resinous
- Streak: Reddish white
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to transparent