AM-2012-10005-A · Olivine (forsterite)withdrawn
This record has been withdrawn from active circulation. Historical metadata is retained for citation purposes only. Contact the registry before referencing this accession in new publications.
physical & structuralrev. 4
| designation | Olivine (forsterite) |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄ |
| classification | Nesosilicate / Olivine group |
| crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| mohs hardness | 6.5 – 7 |
| density (g/cm³) | 3.23 |
| colour | Pale greenish-yellow |
| type locality | Linwu, Hunan, China |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 823, 854
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Submitter cited the type locality. Specimen retained for reference; no chain-of-custody documentation available beyond the submission packet.