Basic facts
Ilmenite is the primary source of titanium, a metal valued for being strong but lightweight, corrosion-resistant and heat-resistant
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Chemical formula: FeTiO₃ (iron titanium oxide)
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Color: Black or dark brown
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Luster: Metallic to submetallic
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Hardness: 5–6 on the Mohs scale
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Streak: Black