Mineral - Anatase

Name and first discovery : Named in 1801 by Rene Just Haüy, from the Greek word "anatasis" which means "extension", due to the increased height of the dipyramidal anatase crystals in contrast to other tetragonal minerals.

Chemism : Polymorphic with Akaogiite, Brookite, Riesite, Rutile

Synonyms : Dauphinite, Hydrotitanite, Octahedrite, Octahedrite, Oisanit, Wiserin

Varieties : Gel-Anatase, Niobium-Anatase, Xanthitane

Abbreviation : Ant

literature

Deer, WA, Howie, RA, & Zussman, J. (Eds.). (1997). Rock-forming minerals: disilicates and ring silicates, volume 1B. Geological Society of London.