IMA mineral species
Khesinite
Ca₄(Mg₃Fe³⁺₉)O₄(Fe³⁺₉Si₃)O₃₆
Sapphirine supergroup, unassigned.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ca₄(Mg₃Fe³⁺₉)O₄(Fe³⁺₉Si₃)O₃₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Mg, Fe, O, Si |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Khe |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Gurim anticline, Israel
- 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
- Khesinite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q19860888 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Triclinic