majorite
n.
mineral that exists deep inside a planetary body and is often found in meteorites
Majorite
majorité (f)
n.
majority, greater part or number, number greater than half of the total; number of votes which amounts to more than half the votes cast; military rank or position of major
Majorite

General Information:

Chemical Formula:
Mg3(Fe,Al,Si)2(SiO4)3

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 437.99 gm)
Magnesium 16.65 %
MgAluminum 3.70 %
AlIron 15.30 %
FeSilicon 20.52 %
SiOxygen 43.84 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
Mg3Fe3+1.2Al0.6Si0.2(SiO4)3

IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1970
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
None

Color:
yellow brown or purple red.

Density:
4

Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:
7-7.5

Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:
white
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