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olivine

/ˈɒl.ɪ.viːn/

/ˈɑː.ləˌvin/

olivinenoun

olivines

Translations

Olivine is a common mineral in the Earth's subsurface.

Оливин - это распространенный минерал в недрах Земли.

Definitions

A mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate, typically green in color, and found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

The geologist identified the green crystals in the rock sample as olivine.

A gemstone variety of the mineral olivine, often used in jewelry, also known as peridot.

The necklace was adorned with a beautiful olivine that sparkled in the sunlight.

Synonyms

olivineadjective

/ˈɒl.ɪ.viːn/

/ˈɑː.ləˌvin/

Used attributively in geology/mineralogy to denote rocks or materials containing or related to the mineral olivine.

Definitions

Relating to, containing, or composed of the mineral olivine.

The volcano emitted an olivine basalt lava flow.

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