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Localities Map

Localities for Forsterite. Show all mapped localities.

Forsterite — Peridot Mesa, San Carlos, United States Forsterite — St. John's Island (Zabargad), Egypt Forsterite — Aheim, Norway Forsterite — Bavarian Forest, Germany

4 mapped localities for Forsterite · approximate positions, famous for fine specimens.

ForsteritePeridot Mesa, San CarlosUnited States · Gem peridot in basalt
ForsteriteSt. John's Island (Zabargad)Egypt · Ancient peridot source — mined 3,500 years
ForsteriteAheimNorway · Huge olivine quarries
ForsteriteBavarian ForestGermany · Type region (Forster)