IMA mineral species
Laihunite
Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(SiO₄)₂
Nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂(SiO₄)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lai |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AC.05 |
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Learn more
- Laihunite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q1445390 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Monoclinic