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forsterite

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forsterite [′fȯr·stə‚rīt]
(mineralogy)
Mg2SiO4A whitish or yellowish, magnesium-rich variety of olivine. Also known as white olivine.


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However, if forsterite (Mg-end member of olivine) is used as starting material, supplies are limited and geographically constrained.
What makes it significant is that it contains tiny grains of a magnesium-rich mineral called cordierite, together with an olivine mineral called forsterite.
manufactures fine ceramic (Alumina, Steatite, Forsterite and Zirconia) parts, especially for high precision parts such as analytical instruments, vacuum devices and electric tubes.
 
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