IMA mineral species
Chayesite
KMg₄Fe³⁺[Si₁₂O₃₀]
Cyclosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | KMg₄Fe³⁺[Si₁₂O₃₀] |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Mg, Fe, Si, O |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Cys |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.CM.05 |
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Learn more
- Chayesite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3666867 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7