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Olivine Group

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Formula:
M
 
2
SiO
 
4
M = Ca, Fe, Mn, Ni, Mg


A group of simple orthosilicates.

Classification of Olivine Group

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Chemical Properties of Olivine Group

Formula:
M
 
2
SiO
 
4


M = Ca, Fe, Mn, Ni, Mg

Relationship of Olivine Group to other Species

Group Members:
Calcio-Olivine
Ca
 
2
SiO
 
4
Fayalite
Fe
2+
2
SiO
 
4
Forsterite
Mg
 
2
SiO
 
4
Glaucochroite
CaMn
2+
 
SiO
 
4
Kirschsteinite
CaFe
2+
 
SiO
 
4
Laihunite
Fe
2+
 
Fe
3+
2
(SiO
 
4
)
 
2
Liebenbergite
(Ni,Mg)
 
2
SiO
 
4
Monticellite
CaMgSiO
 
4
Olivine
(Mg,Fe
2+
 
)
 
2
SiO
 
4
Tephroite
Mn
2+
2
SiO
 
4

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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