التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Connoisseur's Choice: Olivine, Forsterite, Peridot, Zabargad, Red Sea, Egypt. |
| المؤلفون: |
Mauthner, Mark (AUTHOR) mmauthner@gmail.com |
| المصدر: |
Rocks & Minerals. Jan/Feb2025, Vol. 100 Issue 1, p46-53. 8p. |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
*INTERNAL structure of the Earth, *ROCK-forming minerals, *CHEMICAL processes, *CARBON sequestration, *EARTH'S mantle, *CHEMICAL weathering, *GEMS & precious stones, *METEORITES |
| مستخلص: |
The article discusses olivine, specifically forsterite, peridot, and their various compositions and occurrences. Olivine is a primary mineral in the Earth's upper mantle, providing insights into geological processes and the carbon cycle. It has industrial applications, including refractory materials and carbon sequestration. The article also delves into the history of peridot mining on Zabargad Island in the Red Sea, Egypt, and highlights various global sources of gem-quality olivine. [Extracted from the article] |
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