schorlomite

schorlomite
\\ˈshȯrləˌmīt\ noun (-s)
Etymology: schorl + Greek homos same + English -ite — more at same
: a mineral Ca3(Fe,Ti)2[(Si,Ti)O4]3 consisting of an iron calcium titanate and silicate related to garnet and occurring usually in black masses with vitreous luster (hardness 7-7.5, specific gravity 3.81-3.88)

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