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Forsterite

Forsterite is the magnesium-rich end-member of the olivine solid solution series. It is isomorphous with the iron-rich end-member, fayalite. Wikipedia
Color: Colorless, green, yellow, yellow green, white
Chemical formula: Mg2SiO4
Cleavage: Perfect on, imperfect on
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Fracture: Conchoidal
Luster: Vitreous
Mohs scale hardness: 7