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Olivine is formed primarily through the crystallization of magma during the cooling of molten rock, particularly in mafic and ultramafic igneous environments. It typically crystallizes at high temperatures and is often found in basalt and peridotite. Additionally, olivine can form through metamorphic processes, where it is produced from the alteration of other minerals under high-temperature conditions. Its formation is a key component of the Earth's mantle, contributing to its mineral composition.

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Is olivine formed by evaporation of shallow sea water?

Olivine is not an evaporite.


Does olivine rock form to become soil?

Sand is formed from the breakdown of rocks. If a rock contains large amounts of olivine, then when this rock weathers, olivine sand will be formed. There are beaches in New Zealand that are almost exclusively made of green olivine crystals.


What type of rock may be formed by fractional crystallization of olivine and pyroxene.?

A mafic rock, such as gabbro or basalt, may be formed through fractional crystallization of olivine and pyroxene. Mafic rocks are characterized by their high content of magnesium and iron, which are common components of olivine and pyroxene minerals.


What igneous rock may be formed by fractional crystallization of olivine and pyroxene?

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How does Dunite form?

Dunite is an igneous rock composed primarily of olivine. It forms when magma solidifies deep within the Earth's mantle and contains a high percentage of olivine crystals. As the magma cools and crystallizes, olivine-rich dunite can be formed.


What type of rock is Peridot?

Peridot is a mineral. It is a variety of forsteritic olivine and is the birthstone for August.


What is the cleave of olivine?

Olivine fractures.


How do you get to the olivine lighthouse from the olivine port?

Its not at the port


Where is the olivine city harbor?

Olivine city


Why would you would you not find quartz or olivine in the same igneous rock?

Quartz and olivine have different crystallization temperatures, with olivine forming at higher temperatures than quartz. This means that in most cases, olivine and quartz are not typically found together in the same igneous rock as they would have crystallized at different stages in the cooling process. Olivine is a common mineral in mafic rocks (rich in magnesium and iron) while quartz is more common in felsic rocks (rich in silica).


What is the strength of silver?

strength is in olivine city in the olivine cafe


Where to find olivine?

you can find olivine rocks in volcanoes in Greenland.