IMA mineral species
Kirschsteinite
CaFe²⁺SiO₄
Olivine, nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | CaFe²⁺SiO₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Fe, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Kir |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AC.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Shaheru, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 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
- Kirschsteinite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3815610 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic