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Olivine minerals are in igneous

rocks.

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During metamorphism,

olivine is altered to serpentine

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Olivine is common in meteorites.

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Olivine was brought back to Earth from Comet Wild by NASA’s Stardust mission.

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Olivine is the gemstone peridot (pronounced pair-a-doe). It has

been a human favorite for centuries, and is often used as a

birthstone for August.

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Olivine minerals are used in industry as abrasives.

Olivine is used in steel manufacturing.

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Olivine is the green in green sand beaches.

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Olivine minerals tend to break down (weather) very easily at the

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Volcanic soils are very fertile

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