forsterite Definition
a mineral of the olivine group, magnesium silicate, Mg2SiO4, having a high melting point and used as a refractory.
Using forsterite: Examples
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Forsterite is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
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The high melting point of forsterite makes it useful in refractory applications.
Origins of forsterite
named after Adolph Forster, German mineralogist
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Summary: forsterite in Brief
Forsterite [fawr-stuh-rahyt] is a mineral of the olivine group, magnesium silicate, Mg2SiO4, used as a refractory due to its high melting point. It is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
