Resource - Olivine
Description
A magnesium iron silicate (Mg2+, Fe2+)2SiO4. A type of nesosilicate or orthosilicate. Olivine incorporates only minor amounts of elements other than oxygen, silicon, magnesium and iron. Manganese and nickel commonly are the additional elements present in highest concentrations. Olivine gives its name to the group of minerals with a related structure (the olivine group)—which includes tephroite (Mn2SiO4), monticellite (CaMgSiO4) and kirschsteinite (CaFeSiO4).
Characteristics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible: | false |
| Type: | Mineral |
| Form: | Solid |
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