IMA mineral species

Azoproite

Mg₂(Ti₀.₅Mg₀.₅)O₂(BO₃)

Borate mineral.

Black

Azoproite specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.

Chemical formulaMg₂(Ti₀.₅Mg₀.₅)O₂(BO₃)
ElementsMg, Ti, O, B
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness5.5
Density—
Streak—
Colorblack
Fractureconchoidal fracture
IMA symbolAzo
Nickel–Strunz class6.AB.30

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