IMA mineral species

Larnite

Ca₂SiO₄

Nesosilicate mineral.

GrayWhite & Clear

Larnite specimen
BSE images of nataliakulikite in larnite-gehlenite rock (6).png · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.

⚖ Density2.963 g/cm³
Average
🔷 Monoclinic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaCa₂SiO₄
ElementsCa, Si, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness6
Density2.963 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolLrn
Nickel–Strunz class9.AD.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Scawt Hill, United Kingdom

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.