Magnesium Orthosilicate (Mg2SiO4)-Powder

Characteristic

Magnesium orthosilicate is a chemical compound with the formula Mg₂SiO₄. It is the orthosilicate salt of magnesium. It exists as Forsterite in nature.

Chemical formula：Mg₂SiO₄

Molar mass：140.693 g/mol

Appearance：colorless crystalline solid

Density：3.21 g/cm³

Melting point：1,890 °C (3,430 °F; 2,160 K)

Solubility in water：insoluble

Crystal structure：orthorhombic

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