Link: https://geology.com/minerals/olivine.shtml
Description: WebOlivine is the name of a group of rock-forming minerals that are typically found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks such as basalt, gabbro, dunite, diabase, and peridotite. They are usually green in color and have compositions that typically range between Mg 2 …
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Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivine
Description: WebThe mineral olivine ( / ˈɒl.ɪˌviːn /) is a magnesium iron silicate with the chemical formula ( Mg, Fe)2 Si O 4. It is a type of nesosilicate or orthosilicate. The primary component of the Earth's upper mantle, [9] it is a common mineral in …
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Link: https://www.britannica.com/science/olivine
Description: WebMar 21, 2024 · Olivine, any member of a group of common magnesium, iron silicate minerals. Olivines are an important rock-forming mineral group. Magnesium-rich olivines are abundant in low-silica mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks and are believed to be the most abundant constituent of the Earth’s upper mantle.
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Link: https://geologyscience.com/minerals/olivine/
Description: WebNov 7, 2023 · Olivine. Olivine is one of the most common minerals within the earth, and is a prime rock forming mineral. Despite this, desirable specimens and huge crystals are unusual and fashionable. Only few localities yield large examples of this mineral, even though small and microscopic grains are determined worldwide.
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Link: https://www.minerals.net/mineral/olivine.aspx
Description: WebOlivine is one of the most common minerals in the earth, and is a major rock forming mineral. Despite this, good specimens and large crystals are uncommon and sought after. Only few localities yield large examples of this mineral, although small and microscopic grains are found worldwide.
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Link: https://commonminerals.esci.umn.edu/minerals-o-s/olivine-group
Description: WebThe olivine minerals are important rock-forming minerals in mafic igneous rocks such as basalt and gabbro, and many peridotite rocks are almost entirely composed of olivine. Olivine also occurs as well-developed crystal masses in xenoliths found in volcanic rocks.
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Link: https://geologyistheway.com/minerals/olivine/
Description: WebOlivine is a ferromagnesian nesosilicate that occurs in mafic and ultramafic rocks in the Earth’s crust. It is the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s mantle, constituting more than 50% of the upper mantle.
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Link: https://www.sandatlas.org/olivine/
Description: WebOlivine - Rock-Forming Minerals. Olivine is a very common silicate mineral that occurs mostly in dark-colored igneous rocks like peridotite and basalt. It is usually easily identifiable because of its bright green color and glassy luster. Olivine sand grains from Hawaii.
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Link: https://eos.org/articles/olivine-may-have-given-life-a-jump-start
Description: WebFeb 1, 2024 · On Earth, it’s the most abundant mineral in the upper mantle and a main component of the basalt rocks that form oceanic crust. Beyond Earth, scientists have found olivine everywhere from Mars,...
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Link: https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geology/Mineralogy_(Perkins_et_al.)/06%3A_Igneous_Rocks_and_Silicate_Minerals/6.04%3A_Silicate_Minerals/6.4.10%3A_Olivine_Group_Minerals
Description: WebDec 16, 2022 · Olivine group minerals, belonging to the isolated tetrahedra silicate subclass, all have similar atomic arrangements. By far, the most important mineral of this group is called olivine. In contrast with some of the other silicates previously discussed, olivine chemistry is quite simple.
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