Baddeleyite
Fun Fact: This mineral is of great economic importance.
Introduction: Baddeleyite was first discovered by Joseph Baddeley in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1890. This mineral is of great economic importance. The shiny black crystals are found in a fairly rare zirconium-bearing mineral.
Distribution: A dolomite south of Luderitz contains some baddeleyite crystals.
Composition: Oxide
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Lustre: Vitreous/greasy
Streak: White to white/brown
Hardness: 6.5
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