Magnesioferrite
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What is Magnesioferrite?
Magnesioferrite is a magnesium iron oxide mineral, a member of the magnetite series of spinels. Magnesioferrite crystallizes as black metallic octahedral crystals. It is named after its chemical composition of magnesium and ferric iron. The density is 4.6 - 4.7 (average = 4.65), and the diaphaniety is opaque. Occurs as well-formed fine sized crystals or massive and granular. Its hardness is 6-6.5. It has a metallic luster and a dark red streak.
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Key Characteristics
Formation of Magnesioferrite
It occurs in fumaroles, as a result of combustion metamorphism and coal seam fires, in glass spherules related to meteorite impacts, and as accessory phase in kimberlites and carbonatites. It has been reported from Vesuvius and Stromboli, Italy.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Black, grey in reflected light.
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5.5 - 6.5
- Density
- 4.51 g/cm³
- Streak
- Dark red
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- MgFe3+2O4
- Elements
- Fe, Mg, O
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