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Description

The olivine is a magnesium iron silicate. It is one of the most frequent minerals on Earth, and has also been recognized in meteorites and on the Moon, Mars, and comet Wild 2.

Rocks Found In Mineral

Ultramafic igneous rocks

Chemical Formula

(Mg, Fe)2SiO4

Domestic production and use

Gemstone