Tazheranite

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
CaTiZr2O8
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 398.40 gm)
Calcium 10.06 % Ca
Zirconium 45.80 % Zr
Titanium 12.02 % Ti
Oxygen 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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