fayalite

fayalite, iron-rich silicate mineral that is a member of the forsterite–fayalite series (q.v.) of olivines.

This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.

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Article Title: fayalite

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 08 January 2019

Access Date: February 22, 2025