Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
⚖ Density2.04 – 2.19 g/cm³
Light
| Chemical formula | SiO₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Si, O |
| Crystal system | Amorphous |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 |
| Density | 2.04 – 2.19 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lch |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.DA.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Learn more
- Lechatelierite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q1811308 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
5–6
Amorphous
White & Clear