Olivine on Earth

Caltech2012-10-30

NASA
Washington, DC, United States

The semi-precious gem peridot is a variety of olivine. NASA Curiosity rover shows the diffraction signature, or fingerprint, of the mineral olivine, shown here on Earth in the form of tumbled crystals.

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Title: Olivine on Earth
Creator: Caltech
Date Created: 2012-10-30
Rights: JPL

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