
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
(Mg,Fe++)2SiO4

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 156.46 gm)
Magnesium 23.30 %
MgIron 17.85 %
FeSilicon 17.95 %
SiOxygen 40.90 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
Mg1.5Fe2+0.5SiO4

IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1982
Physical Properties:

Color:
light gray.

Density:
3.84
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