General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Ni,Mg)2SiO4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 192.27 gm)
Magnesium 6.32 % Mg
Silicon 14.61 % Si
Nickel 45.79 % Ni
Oxygen 33.29 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ni1.5Mg0.5SiO4
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1973
Physical Properties:
Color:
yellow green.
Density:
4.6
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
6 - Orthoclase
Luster:
Vitreous - Greasy
Streak:
white
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