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Olivine is a magnesium iron silicate that crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, typically forming single prismatic to granular aggregates with a vitreous to pearly lustre. In hand specimens it presents a characteristic olive-green color that can darken under low light, and its habit often shows prismatic crystals or compact, granular masses. The mineral commonly occurs in mafic and ultramafic rocks, especially basalt and peridotite, where it crystallizes from hot magmas and survives in weathered mantle-derived rocks. Collectors value its vibrant tint, clarity in well-formed crystals, and the way olive-green grains contrast with darker matrixes or contrasting minerals.
- Formula
- M2SiO4
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Moderately Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Nesosilicate; Silicate mineral; Olivine group
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Top localities
- Skardu District2 specimens
- Atacama1 specimen
- Kansas1 specimen
About Olivine
Notable localities include classic peridot-bearing environments and basaltic lava flows, with specimens often sourced from high-temperature, oceanic crust settings and ultramafic bodies. Fine olivine crystals can be found as individual prisms or as part of larger, mixed mineral assemblages, sometimes accompanied by associated minerals such as pyroxenes or chromian spinel. For collectors, olivine offers visual appeal through its color, sparkle in transparent crystals, and the elegance of simple, robust crystal forms that are well-suited to display. Specimens from renowned mining regions and igneous deposits continue to attract interest for study and display alike.
