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Fayalite-Forsterite Series

System:Orthorhombic
Series Formula:
Fe
2+
2
[SiO
 
4
]
-
Mg
 
2
[SiO
 
4
]
A series between Fayalite and Forsterite

See also Fayalite-Tephroite Series.

Classification of Fayalite-Forsterite Series

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Crystallography of Fayalite-Forsterite Series

Crystal System:Orthorhombic

Other Names for Fayalite-Forsterite Series

Varieties:
Hortonolite

Other Information

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    Localities for Fayalite-Forsterite Series

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    South Africa
     
    • Mpumalanga Province
      • Eastern Bushveld Complex
        • Lydenburg District
    [var: Hortonolite] Pavel M. Kartashov data
    USA
     
    • New York
      • Orange Co.
        • Monroe Township
          • Lake Mombasha
    [var: Hortonolite] Marian Lupulescu (2008) Rocks and Minerals, 83, #3.
    • Washington
      • Whatcom Co.
        • Sisters District
          • Twin Sisters Mountain
            • Green Creek
    Metal Mines of Washington-Preliminary Report; R. Derkey, N. Joseph, R. Lasmanis, 1990
            • Nooksack River
    Metal Mines of Washington-Preliminary Report; R. Derkey, N. Joseph, R. Lasmanis, 1990
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