General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Mn,Mg)MgSi2O6
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 223.75 gm)
Magnesium 13.58 % Mg
Manganese 18.41 % Mn
Silicon 25.10 % Si
Oxygen 42.90 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mn2+0.75Mg1.25Si2O6
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1984
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[110] Perfect
Color:
yellow orange.
Density:
3.36
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
5-6 - Between Apatite and Orthoclase
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
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