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ilmenite

Oxide of iron and titanium, iron titanate (FeTiO3); an ore of titanium. The mineral is black, with a metallic lustre. It is found as an accessory mineral in mafic igneous rocks and in sands.



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Based on stream sediment sampling surveys, OGS geologists say the area contains abnormal amounts of important mineral grains such as G-10 garnets, chromites, magnesium ilmenites and chrome diopsides.
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The composition of the ilmenites recovered would indicate that a moderate amount of resorption could be expected.
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The micro-probe identified: 4 OP5 (Orthopyroxene) 7 OPX (Orthopyroxene) 4 Ilmenites 1 CP1 with a CE(i) classification (high pressure Clinopyroxene from an eclogitic source) 1 CP2 (Clinopyroxene) 1 CP6 (Clinopyroxene) 9 CPX (Clinopyroxene) 2 Eclogitic Garnets with G2/G1 classifications 1 G11 garnet - which indicates a kimberlite source, possibly diamondiferous 1 Chromite 1 Olivine 8 other garnets, including 1 eclogitic, likely to be from other regional source rocks
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