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Mineral Information on:
hedenbergite

Chemical Group:  silicate- a pyroxene

Chemical Formula:  CaFeSi₂O₆

Color:    black             Streak:  gray

Hardness:   5 to 6         Specific Gravity:   3.5 to 3.58              

Cleavage:  good (110)       Luster:  vitreous

Crystal Forms:  Monoclinic system

Mineral Associations:  Hedenbergite occurs in medium and high grade metamorphic rocks rich in calcite.

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Toxicity:      when-swallowed-                            when inhaled-

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