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Chemical formula
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(Mg,Fe) 2 SiO 4 |
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Crystalline System
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Orthorhombic |
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Class
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Silicates |
| Origin | Aheim , Norway |
| Size |
Medium: 3.00-4.00 cm Large: 4.00-5.00 cm |
Massive Olivine grouped in small crystals on a Basalt matrix.
Olivine is present in much of the Earth's crust. It is found in volcanic rocks. As a gem, olivine is called peridot and its main source is found in Pakistan.
The piece you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown, since the minerals are natural and no pieces are identical. The size is approximate.