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forsterite
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forsterite [ˈfɔːstəˌraɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a white, yellow, or green mineral of the olivine group consisting of magnesium silicate. Formula: Mg2SiO4
[named after J. R. Forster (1729-98), German naturalist]

forsterite  (fôrst-rt)
See under olivine.


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The effects of time and temperature were investigated, and the results show that an increase in these factors caused the phase transformation of the phlogopite to fosterite and leucite.
The current debate centers around findings that high braking temperatures result in dehydroxylation of crysotile asbestos followed by loss of morphology and transformation into fosterite and silica (17-20).
2] rich buildup showing fosterite (red to orange) and spinel (green) crystals.
 
 
 
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