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olivine
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[ˈɒlɪviːn], (Noun)
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- 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
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late 18th century: from Latin oliva (see olive) + -ine
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