The element titanium belongs to the group of metals.

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Ilmenite. a commonly occurring iron and titanium oxide mineral. can be found in both igneous and metamorphic rocks.

The composition of titanium within ilmenite is influenced by the depth at which it formed. as temperature and pressure conditions change.

In areas closer to the Earth's surface. where temperatures are lower and pressures are gentler. titanium-rich rocks tend to have lower iron content. In contrast. deeper in the mantle where temperatures and pressures are more extreme. the opposite occurs.

Here. higher amounts of iron and less titanium can be observed due to ion substitution within ilmenite's structure.

While this process. also known as ion exchange. plays a significant role in determining the mineral's properties such as color. crystal shape. density. other factors like the presence of water or other elements can also impact these characteristics.