General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg3Cr2(SiO4)3
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 453.16 gm)
Magnesium 16.09 % Mg
Chromium 22.95 % Cr
Silicon 18.59 % Si
Oxygen 42.37 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg3Cr2(SiO4)3
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1968
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
blue green or green.
Density:
3.756
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
6-7 - Orthoclase-Quartz
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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