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Forsterite

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Forsterite

ex. Collection F. Bauer (München/Germany)

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Description
Locality: 
Gusdal Olivine Pit, Almklovdalen, Vanylven, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 3.5 × 4.5 cm
Description

Nice forsterite in matrix

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Forsterite

Formula: 
Mg2SiO4
Strunz: 
9.AC.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy