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Thorite
Name
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Th(SiO₄)
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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4.5–5
Mohs hardness
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6.63–7.2
Specific gravity
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Light orange to dark brown
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous or greasy
Luster
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{110}, distinct
Cleavage
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I4_1/amd
Space group
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Zircon
Structural group
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Thr · Grandfathered
IMA
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1817
Named in
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Brown, Black, Yellow, Orange
Typical colors
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Th · Si · O
Elements
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