AM-2011-10005-A · Olivine (forsterite)archived
physical & structuralrev. 3
| designation | Olivine (forsterite) |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄ |
| classification | Nesosilicate / Olivine group |
| crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| mohs hardness | 6.5 – 7 |
| density (g/cm³) | 3.28 |
| colour | Faintly pale greenish-yellow |
| type locality | Boudi, Souss-Massa, Morocco |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 824, 858
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Standard olivine (forsterite) reference specimen. Supplied as a single piece on a small fragment of host matrix.