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  • Fayalite: Properties, Composition & Occurrence of the Olive-Green Mineral
    A high temperature silicate with a name that is based on its color is fayalite. Fayalite is an iron-rich olivine mineral that is typically olive-green in color. It is found in igneous rocks that have formed at high temperatures, such as basalt and andesite. Fayalite is also found in some metamorphic rocks, such as hornfels and marble.
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