IMA mineral species
Ahrensite
γ-Fe₂(SiO₄)
Nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | γ-Fe₂(SiO₄) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ahr |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Tissint meteorite, Morocco
Learn more
- Ahrensite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19744243 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Cubic