Mineral | Forsterite |
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Formula | Mg2(SiO4) |
Crystal Form | Orthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m] |
Cleavage | [001] Good, [010] Distinct |
Color | Green, Colorless, Yellow, Yellow green, White |
Density | 3.2 – 3.3 g/cm3 |
Diaphaneity | Transparent |
Fracture | Conchoidal |
Hardness | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Lustre | Vitreous |
Streak | White |
Dana 8 Class | 51.3.1.2 |
Strunz Class | VIII/A.04-10 |
Mindat | mindat.org |
WebMineral | WebMineral |
ID | 160 |