IMA mineral species
Linzhiite
FeSi₂
Iron silicide mineral, name appears to replace ferdisilicite.
Properties
⚖ Density5.083 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | FeSi₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, Si |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 5.083 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lzh |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 1.BB.20 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Luobusa ore district, People's Republic of China
- 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
- Linzhiite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3833146 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Tetragonal
Gray