Thorite

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Thorite

ThSiO₄

Nesosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
ThSiO₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Orange
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
I4₁/amd
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.AD.30
Dana classification
51.5.2.3
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Thr
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after thorium

Source: Wikidata

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