VS
Name
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Mg₂Si₂O₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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5–6
Mohs hardness
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3.2–3.9
Specific gravity
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White to grayish
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly on cleavages
Luster
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Good, {210}, (210) ^ (210) ~88°; partings on {100} and {010}
Cleavage
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Pbca
Space group
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Pyroxene
Structural group
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En · Approved
IMA
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1855
Named in
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Brown, Green, Gray, Yellow, Colorless
Typical colors
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Mg · Si · O
Elements
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