VS
Name
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Fe²⁺₂Si₂O₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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5–6
Mohs hardness
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4.068
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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[Good on {110}, (110) ^ (110) ~87° ] (by analogy to ferrosilite)
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Pyroxene
Structural group
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Cfs · Approved
IMA
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1935
Named in
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Colorless with slight amber tint
Typical colors
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Fe · Si · O
Elements
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