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
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/science/fayalite
Access Date: November 21, 2024