IMA mineral species
Qandilite
(Mg,Fe³⁺)₂(Ti,Fe³⁺,Al)O₄
Spinel, oxide mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness7
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
| Chemical formula | (Mg,Fe³⁺)₂(Ti,Fe³⁺,Al)O₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Fe, Ti, Al, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Qnd |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.BB.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Dupezeh, Hero, Iraq
Learn more
- Qandilite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3926348 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
7–8
Cubic