Crystallographic form of Forsterite

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Miller indices (hkl): (100), (001), (111), (010), (110), (101), (011)

Mineral name: Forsterite

Formula: Mg2SiO4

Classification: Silicates (Olivine Group)

Crystal system: Orthorhombic

Crystal class (Hermann-Mauguin): mmm - Dipyramidal

Unit Cell: a = 4.7 Å, b = 5.1 Å, c = 5.98 Å // α = β = γ = 90°

Based on drawings in the “Atlas der Krystallformen” by V. M. Goldschmidt (1913-1923) - Forsterite

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