olivine

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[ˈɒlɪviːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an olive-green, grey-green, or brown mineral occurring widely in basalt, peridotite, and other basic igneous rocks. It is a silicate containing varying proportions of magnesium, iron, and other elements


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Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin oliva (see olive) + -ine




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