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This document provides information about the mineral forsterite in 3 sentences: Forsterite is a magnesium-rich endmember of the olivine mineral group with the chemical formula Mg2SiO4 that occurs in a variety of igneous and metamorphic rocks. It has an orthorhombic crystal system, pale green color, high refractive indices, and parallel extinction under crossed polars. Photomicrographs show examples of forsterite textures and optical properties in thin section.

Author

Haryo Kristamtomo

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