Naquite

FeSi

Iron silicide mineral, name appears to replace fersilicite

Properties

Chemical formula
FeSi
Group
Sulfides
Crystal system
Cubic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Metallic
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁3
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
1.BB.15
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Naq
Locality
🇨🇳 Luobusa ore district
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Nagqu

Source: Wikidata

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