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Linzhiite
Linzhiite
Name
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FeSi₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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6.5
Mohs hardness
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4.972
Specific gravity
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Grayish black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P4/mmm
Space group
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Structural group
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Lzh · Approved
IMA
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2010
Named in
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Steel-gray
Typical colors
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Fe · Si
Elements
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