olivine
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- noun
- /ˈɑːlɪˌviːn/
- Specialized
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olivino
- Olivine is a common mineral found in many igneous rocks, giving them a distinct olivine color.
- olivine crystals
Examples
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Pallasites originate from the core-mantle boundary, where olivine crystals formed a lattice network with nickel-iron from the core.
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The best pallasite samples, which are some of the most beautiful meteorite specimens, are made of 50% olivine and 50% nickel-iron.
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The sand is sort of pea green, thanks to the high olivine content.
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It is made of glass and crystals of olivine and magnetite.
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These meteorites are composed of a mixture of nickel-iron and olivine crystals.
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Not as much platinum or rare earths as my piece, but some nice chunks of olivine and plenty of volatiles.
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Hike some more across not-too-onerous lava terrain to see remarkably large olivine crystals and arrive at a quiet, rocky pool (tabbies are a must, and a flotation device would probably make the experience more fun).
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Geologists often study olivine to understand the composition of the Earth's mantle and its volcanic activity.
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On Mars, scientists have discovered olivine deposits that provide clues about the planet's geological history.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word olivine comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive', because the mineral is often olive-green in colour. So the name helps you remember it is a green mineral often found in volcanic rock and used as a source of magnesium.