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Formula: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Hardness: 6.5-7
Description: Variation of olivine, orthorhombic crystal system with a vitreous luster.
Specimen number: R30236

Details

  • Title: Peridot
  • Type: Mineral
  • Rights: Geoscience Australia / CC-BY 4.0
  • Photographer: Chris Fitzgerald
  • Museum ID: R30236

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