Formula: K2ZrSi2O7
Origin of name: After locality; Khibina massif, Kola Penninsula, Russia
Crystal system: Monoclinic, pseudotrigonal
Crystal class: 2 or m or 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Pale yellowish to white
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Dull to greasy
Habit: Ovoids, up to 3 cm
Hardness: 4.5 to 5.5
Specific gravity: 3.40
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
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