Loveringite is a rare metallic oxide mineral of the crichtonite group with the chemical formula (Ca, Ce) (Ti, Fe, Cr, Mg)21O38. It is a trigonal-rhombohedral black mineral containing aluminum, calcium, cerium, chromium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, titanium, vanadium, and zirconium. It is a late-stage magmatic mineral, formed in the residual melt of mafic layered intrusions in the olivine-chromite, pyroxene, or plagioclase-rich layers. It is a naturally occurring compound, a mineral is usually found in the crystalline form.
General Information
- Category: Oxide minerals
- Formula: (Ca,Ce)(Ti,Fe,Cr,Mg)21O38
- Crystal system: Trigonal
- Crystal class: Rhombohedral (3) (same H-M symbol)
- Color: Black.
Physical Properties
Physical Properties of Loveringite gives us detailed information about it’s Color, Fracture, Density, etc. The Mohs hardness for this mineral is 7.5. Loveringite Luster is another important aspect of minerals. This mineral has a Luster which is Metallic. The bulk density of this mineral is 4.15.
- Crystal habit: Anhedral, can be acicular – occurs as needle-like crystals
- Fracture: conchoidal
- Mohs scale hardness: 7.5
- Luster: Metallic
- Streak: Grayish black
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
- Specific gravity: 4.41
- Optical properties: Uniaxial
Discovery
Loveringite was discovered in 19
