Olivine is a
silicate mineral containing
iron and
magnesium. It is a
green, glassy mineral that forms at high temperature. It is common in
basalt and in ultramafic rocks. Gem-quality olivine is called
peridot. A rock made up entirely of olivine is called dunite.
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References
- ↑ http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/docs/parks/rxmin/mineral.html#amphibole