IMA mineral species
Liebenbergite
Ni₂SiO₄
Olivine, nesosilicate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density4.948 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Ni₂SiO₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ni, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 4.948 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lbb |
| 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): Bon Accord nickel deposit, South Africa
- 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
- Liebenbergite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q1823777 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic