AM-2019-10010-A · Olivine (forsterite)archived
physical & structuralrev. 2
| designation | Olivine (forsterite) |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄ |
| classification | Nesosilicate / Olivine group |
| crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| mohs hardness | 6.5 – 7 |
| density (g/cm³) | 3.35 |
| colour | Slightly tarnished, pale greenish-yellow |
| type locality | N'Chwaning II mine, Northern Cape, South Africa |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 823, 858
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Submitter cited the type locality. Specimen retained for reference; no chain-of-custody documentation available beyond the submission packet.