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Definition of Olivine

1. Noun. A mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium.

Definition of Olivine

1. n. A common name of the yellowish green mineral chrysolite, esp. the variety found in eruptive rocks.

Definition of Olivine

1. Noun. (mineralogy geology) Any of a group of olive green magnesium-iron silicate minerals that crystallize in the orthorhombic system. ¹

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Definition of Olivine

1. a mineral [n -S] : OLIVINIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Olivine

1. A common name of the yellowish green mineral chrysolite, especially. The variety found in eruptive rocks. Origin: Cf. F. Olivine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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