General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 277.11 gm)
Magnesium 26.31 % Mg
Silicon 20.27 % Si
Hydrogen 1.45 % H
Oxygen 51.96 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1962
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
green, green blue, yellow, or white.
Density:
2.55 - 2.6, Average = 2.57
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Streak:
white
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