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Ferrosilite Mineral Data
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General Ferrosilite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Fe++,Mg)2Si2O6 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 232.32 gm |
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Magnesium 10.46 % Mg 17.35 % MgO |
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Iron 24.04 % Fe 30.93 % FeO |
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Silicon 24.18 % Si 51.73 % SiO2 |
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Oxygen 41.32 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Fe2+MgSi2O6 |
| Environment: |
Found in basic and ultrabasic igneous rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1935 |
| Locality: |
Unspecified locality in Russia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for its composition (Ferrous Silicate). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Ferrosilite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 17055 |
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Orthoferrosilite |
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