Table 5. Chemical composition of olivine.
| Chemical formula | (Mg1.57Fe0.21)SiO4 | CaCO3 | (Mg,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8 | Other phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name of the mineral | Forsterite | Calcium carbonate | Clinochlore | Silicates and oxides |
| Composition (% w/w) | 91.2 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 4.9 |
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