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Forsterite

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A terminated stubby lime-green Forsterite forming a spear-shaped crystal from Sapat Gali by Naran in the Mansehra District of Pakistan. Forsterite is the Mg-rich end-member of the olivine solid solution series and is associated with the Earth's mantel in its upper 400 km outer shell. The off-matrix crystal is translucent and has slightly water-worn crystal faces with rounded edges. A pleasing and typical example of this important rock forming mineral.

Product details

SpeciesForsterite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$600.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Forsterite
Mineral guide
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Regional guide
Forsterite from Sapat Gali
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Locality guide
Sapat Gali
A collector's guide to Sapat Gali, Pakistan: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 149 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.