Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
⚖ Density2.634 g/cm³
Average
🔷 Tetragonal✏️ streak white
| Chemical formula | SiO₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Si, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 |
| Density | 2.634 g/cm³ |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Crs |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.DA.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount San Cristóbal, Mexico
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Cristobalite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q422075 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Tetragonal
White & Clear