In them are found the beautiful olive-green crystals of the mineral called olivine, sometimes used by jewellers. From Wordnik.com. [Wonders of Creation] Reference
All eight white dwarf systems observed showed signatures of a glassy silicate mineral similar to olivine, which is common on Earth. From Wordnik.com. [Livescience.com] Reference
Peridot (chrysolite), demantoid garnet ( "olivine"), jade. From Wordnik.com. [A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public] Reference
The demantoid garnet (sometimes called "olivine" in the trade). From Wordnik.com. [A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public] Reference
Moondust is also rich in iron, calcium and magnesium bound up in minerals such as olivine and pyroxene. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing: January 29, 2006 - February 4, 2006 Archives] Reference
As was explained under garnet, jewelers frequently use the term "olivine" to designate demantoid garnet. From Wordnik.com. [A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public] Reference
It is very rich in olivine and pyroxene. From Wordnik.com. [Lunar regolith] Reference
The olivine is a green mineral which gives peridotite it’s greenish brown color. From Wordnik.com. [Earth Robot | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles] Reference
Both are common alteration products of magnesian silicate minerals such as olivine, pyroxene, and amphibole. From Wordnik.com. [The Economic Aspect of Geology] Reference
On the olivine beach the five seniors waited anxiously. From Wordnik.com. [Codgerspace]
True olivine (the peridot and the chrysolite of the trade). From Wordnik.com. [A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public] Reference
Prenkip turned the uneven olivine mass over in his scaly fingers. From Wordnik.com. [The Howling Stones]
The black sand beaches in Hawaii or the green sand-olivine beaches. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-12-01] Reference
Its hardness is not superior to that of olivine or massive chrysolite. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886] Reference
Usually a blend of lightweight silicates – feldspar, olivine, pyroxene. From Wordnik.com. [Deception Point]
Chemical analysis shows that its composition is that of a ferruginous olivine. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886] Reference
Flinx said nothing, merely waited impassively and gazed back into olivine eyes. From Wordnik.com. [Orphan Star]
In the olivine-tinted light, Cocoa's striking green eyes appeared almost black. From Wordnik.com. [Kingdoms of Light]
They should probably be ordered according to hardness: diamond, olivine, aragonite, ice. From Wordnik.com. [Universe Puzzle No. 3 | Universe Today] Reference
I think aragonite, olivine and ice have hexagonal crystals whereas diamond has octahedral. From Wordnik.com. [Universe Puzzle No. 3 | Universe Today] Reference
Therefore, the best order to arrange those four items are: diamond, ice, aragonite, olivine. From Wordnik.com. [Universe Puzzle No. 3 | Universe Today] Reference
Looking down, she could see it trace an olivine arabesque of mysterious beauty beneath her sandals. From Wordnik.com. [The Howling Stones]
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