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Cristobalite
Cristobalite
Name
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SiO₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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6–7
Mohs hardness
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2.32–2.36
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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P4_12_12
Space group
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Cristobalite
Structural group
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Crs · Grandfathered
IMA
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1887
Named in
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White, Colorless
Typical colors
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Si · O
Elements
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