olivine

/ˌɑləˈvin/
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Definitions of olivine
  1. noun
    a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium
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    types:
    chrysolite
    a brown or yellow-green olivine found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone
    peridot
    a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone
    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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