Formula: CaFeSiO4
Origin of name: For R. Kirschstein, German geologist
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Greenish
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Massive
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 3.43
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Series with monticellite
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