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Calcio-olivine

Ca₂(SiO₄)
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassSilicate
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Calcio-olivine

Calcio-olivine is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Ca₂(SiO₄).

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pbnm). It is a member of the Olivine structural group.

IMA symbol Caol, IMA status: approved, named in 2007.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more C minerals or help write this entry.