Class : Silicates
    Subclass : Nesosilicates
    Crystal system : Cubic
    Chemistry : Ca₃Ti₂(Fe₂Si)O₁₂
    Rarity : Rare

Schorlomite is a titaniferous variety of andratite, containing more than 15% TiO₂. Andratite is the ferrous term of the group of calcium garnets also called ougrandite. Andratite forms two series with grossular on the one hand and with ouvarovite on the other. Like melanite (the other titaniferous variety of andratite), it is mainly a mineral of alkaline rock complexes, particularly carbonatites, although it can also be found in some skarns. Its name comes from schorl and the Greek homos (similar), because it resembles the black variety of tourmaline. Indeed, its high titanium content gives it a black or very dark color. Its crystals are most often dodecahedral.

Main photo : Schorl from Erongo Mountains, Usakos, Namibia

No twinning known for this mineral species.

No fakes listed for this mineral species.