olivine
noun/ˈɑləˌvin/
Frequency rank: #19,374 most common English word
Meaning
A common rock-forming mineral, a magnesium iron silicate, typically olive-green in color.
Example sentence
The geologist pointed out that the green mineral visible in the rock sample was olivine.
Synonyms & related words
- peridot
- chrysolite
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