Titanowodginite is an extremely rare member of the wodginite group, characterized by high titanium content. It is typically found in complex granite pegmatites and is primarily of interest to systematic mineral collectors due to its scarcity.

Hardness

5-6

Mohs

Luster

Submetallic

Streak

White

Transparency

Opaque

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Titanowodginite

Hardness: 5-6
Luster: Submetallic
Streak: White
Transparency: Opaque

Is this titanowodginite?

5-step field check

Run through these checks against the specimen in your hand. The more boxes tick, the more confident the ID.

1
Test the hardness
Try to scratch titanowodginite with a known reference. Titanowodginite sits at Mohs 5-6 — softer than the next harder reference, harder than the previous one.
2
Check the streak
Drag the specimen across an unglazed porcelain plate. Titanowodginite leaves a white streak.
3
Read the luster
Hold the specimen under a strong light. Titanowodginite typically shows a submetallic luster.
4
Match the color range
Compare against the expected color range: black, brown.
5
Look at form & habit
Crystal system: monoclinic. Typical habit: tabular crystals, massive.

Often confused with

Titanowodginite vs. its common look-alikes — and how to tell them apart in the field.

mineral

Wodginite

Mohs 5-6

How to tell apart: Streak differs — Titanowodginite leaves white, Wodginite leaves yellowish brown.

How to tell apart: Streak differs — Titanowodginite leaves white, Columbite-Tantalite leaves black.

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Often found alongside titanowodginite

Minerals reported to co-occur with titanowodginite. Spotting these in float or country rock is a strong cue you are in the right ground.

All properties

Chemical formula: Mn²⁺TiTa₂O₈
Mohs hardness: 5-6
Density: 7.3 g/cm³
Colors: Black Brown
Streak: White
Luster: Submetallic
Transparency: Opaque
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal habit: Tabular Crystals, Massive
Cleavage: None
Rarity: Rare
Uses: Collector
Host rock: Granite Pegmatites
Typical price: $50-300 per specimen

Where rockhounds find titanowodginite

Classic worldwide localities

Wodgina, Australia
Tanco Mine, Canada

Field-hunting tip

Look in granite pegmatites country — that is the host setting where titanowodginite typically forms. If you start seeing albite, quartz, muscovite in float, you are in the right ground. Field specimens usually show a tabular crystals, massive habit, so train your eye for that shape before scanning the outcrop.

Common questions

How do you identify titanowodginite?+

Mohs hardness is 5-6. It typically shows a submetallic luster. The streak is white. Common colors include black, brown.

Where is titanowodginite found?+

Notable localities include Wodgina, Australia; Tanco Mine, Canada.

How much is titanowodginite worth?+

Typical asking prices fall in the range of $50-300 per specimen. Quality, size, and provenance can move individual specimens well outside that range.

What rocks look like titanowodginite?+

Titanowodginite is most often confused with Wodginite, Columbite-Tantalite. A quick hardness test and a streak check separate the look-alikes faster than color alone.

What minerals are found with titanowodginite?+

Titanowodginite commonly co-occurs with Albite, Quartz, Muscovite, Cassiterite. Spotting any of these in float or country rock is a useful trip signal.

What kind of rock does titanowodginite form in?+

Titanowodginite typically forms in granite pegmatites. Working float back to the host body is the standard way to chase a fresh occurrence.

What is titanowodginite used for?+

Titanowodginite is used in collector.

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