Magnesium orthosilicate
Chemical compound
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Magnesium orthosilicate is a chemical compound with the formula Mg₂SiO₄. It is the orthosilicate salt of magnesium. It exists as Forsterite in nature. Wikipedia
Chemical formula: Mg2SiO4
Molar mass: 140.693 g/mol
Density: 3.21 g/cm3
Melting point: 1,890 °C (3,430 °F; 2,160 K)
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Crystal structure: orthorhombic
Solubility in water: insoluble