Crystopedia
IMA mineral species

Cuspidine

Ca₈(Si₂O₇)₂F₄

Sorosilicate mineral.

RedBrownWhite & Clear

Cuspidine specimen
Cuspidine.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Monoclinic
Chemical formulaCa₈(Si₂O₇)₂F₄
ElementsCa, Si, O, F
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCsp
Nickel–Strunz class9.BE.17

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Somma, Italy

  • 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