Coesite

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Coesite

SiO₂

Silica mineral, rare polymorph of quartz

Properties

Chemical formula
SiO₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.DA.35
Dana classification
75.1.4.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Coe
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Loring Coes Jr.

Source: Wikidata

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