IMA mineral species

Calcio-olivine

Ca₂(SiO₄)

Nesosilicate mineral.

Properties

⚖ Density2.963 g/cm³
Average
Chemical formulaCa₂(SiO₄)
ElementsCa, Si, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density2.963 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCaol
Nickel–Strunz class9.AD.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Lakargi, Russia