Forsterite

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:Fayalite
gptkbp:birefringence 0.035–0.040
gptkbp:category Nesosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Mg2SiO4
gptkbp:cleavage Poor
gptkbp:color Colorless
Green
Yellow
Olive-green
gptkbp:crystalSystem Orthorhombic
gptkbp:Dana_classification 52.01.03.01
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1824
gptkbp:endMemberOf Olivine solid solution series
gptkbp:event Igneous rocks
Metamorphic rocks
gptkbp:fracture Conchoidal
gptkbp:habit Granular
Prismatic crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forsterite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Frs
gptkbp:luster Vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Johann Forster
gptkbp:pleochroism Weak
gptkbp:radioactive Non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.63–1.69
gptkbp:relatedGroup Olivine group
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.2
gptkbp:streak White
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 9.AC.05
gptkbp:symmetry Pbnm
gptkbp:transparency Translucent
Transparent
gptkbp:uses Gemstone (peridot)
Refractory material
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Olivine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6