Olivine sand. Pile of olivine (peridot) crystals. Olivine (magnesium iron silicate) is a mineral that is a common source of magnesium. Peridot is the

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Olivine sand. Pile of olivine (peridot) crystals. Olivine (magnesium iron silicate) is a mineral that is a common source of magnesium. Peridot is the gemstone variety of olivine.

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