Linzhiite

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Linzhiite

FeSi₂

Iron silicide mineral, name appears to replace ferdisilicite

Properties

Chemical formula
FeSi₂
Group
Sulfides
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Metallic
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P4/mmm
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
1.BB.20
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Lzh
Locality
🇨🇳 Luobusa ore district
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Nyingchi

Source: Wikidata

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