forsterite

UK
/ˈfɔːstəraɪt/
US
/ˈfɔrstəˌraɪt/
forsteritenoun
forsterites
pl
Traduzioni
Forsterite is a mineral found in igneous rocks.
Форстерит - это минерал, который встречается в магматических породах.
Definizioni
A mineral belonging to the olivine group, composed primarily of magnesium silicate, often found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
The geologist identified the greenish crystal as forsterite, a common mineral in the Earth's mantle.
The magnesium-rich end-member of the olivine solid-solution series (chemical formula Mg₂SiO₄), contrasted with fayalite.
Pure forsterite has been synthesized in the laboratory to study mantle processes.
Sinonimi
magnesium olivine
magnesian olivine
magnesium silicate
forsteriteadjective
UK
/ˈfɔːstəraɪt/
US
/ˈfɔrstəˌraɪt/
Used attributively in mineralogical contexts (e.g., "forsterite melt").
Definizioni
Relating to, containing, or composed of forsterite.
The furnace was lined with a forsterite refractory brick.