olivine Synonyms
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olivine Meaning
Wordnet
olivine (n)
a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium
Webster
olivine (n.)
A common name of the yellowish green mineral chrysolite, esp. the variety found in eruptive rocks.
olivine Sentence Examples
- The volcanic rock contains olivine, a green mineral with a glassy luster.
- Olivine is a common mineral in the Earth's mantle and crust.
- The olivine crystals in the meteorite are exceptionally large and well-preserved.
- The peridotite sample exhibited an abundance of olivine grains.
- Olivine is a key indicator mineral for mantle rocks and has been used to study the Earth's lithosphere.
- The olivine-bearing meteorite likely originated from a Mars-like planet.
- The olivine's greenish color is due to its high iron content.
- The olivine-bearing basalt indicates that the magma originated from a deep mantle source.
- The olivine crystals in the lunar regolith provide insight into the Moon's volcanic history.
- Olivine is a valuable mineral for studying the evolution of the Earth and other planets.
FAQs About the word olivine
a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesiumA common name of the yellowish green mineral chrysolite, esp. the variety found in eruptiv
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The volcanic rock contains olivine, a green mineral with a glassy luster.
Olivine is a common mineral in the Earth's mantle and crust.
The olivine crystals in the meteorite are exceptionally large and well-preserved.
The peridotite sample exhibited an abundance of olivine grains.
