Formula: Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
Origin of name: From monoclinic and the group name Chrysotile (Orthorchrysotile)
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Dark green
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Silky when fibrous
Habit: Massive; bladed
Hardness: 2.5
Specific gravity: 2.53
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Polymorphous with antigorite, lizardite, orthochrysotile and parachrysotile
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