VS
Name
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Mg₂(SiO₄)
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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6.5–7
Mohs hardness
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3.21–3.33
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{010}, {100}, imperfect
Cleavage
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Pbnm
Space group
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Olivine
Structural group
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Fo · Grandfathered
IMA
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1824
Named in
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Green, Yellow, Colorless, Brown
Typical colors
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Mg · Si · O
Elements
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