Chondrodite
Chondrodite is a mineral with the chemical formula Mg, Fe)2SiO4. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 - 7 and vitreous to subductile luster.
Chondrodite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Mg, Fe)2SiO4 |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to subductile |
| Typical colors | Yellow, orange, green, brown |
| Formation | Typically forms in metamorphosed ultramafic rocks |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6.5–7 — hard
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