forsterite

UK
/ˈfɔːstəraɪt/
US
/ˈfɔrstəˌraɪt/
forsteriteсуществительное
forsterites
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Переводы
Forsterite is a mineral found in igneous rocks.
Форстерит - это минерал, который встречается в магматических породах.
Определения
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.
Синонимы
magnesium olivine
magnesian olivine
magnesium silicate
forsteriteприлагательное
UK
/ˈfɔːstəraɪt/
US
/ˈfɔrstəˌraɪt/
Used attributively in mineralogical contexts (e.g., "forsterite melt").
Определения
Relating to, containing, or composed of forsterite.
The furnace was lined with a forsterite refractory brick.