VS
Name
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MgO
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.56–3.68
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{001}, perfect; on {111}, good; may exhibit parting on {011}
Cleavage
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Fm3m
Space group
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Rocksalt
Structural group
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Per · Grandfathered
IMA
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1841
Named in
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Colorless, White, Yellow, Green
Typical colors
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Mg · O
Elements
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