What is another word for olivine?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒlɪvˌa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Olivine, also known as peridot or chrysolite, is a mineral that is commonly found in volcanic rocks. It is a beautiful green gemstone that is often used in jewelry. The word olivine comes from the Latin word "oliva," which means olive, due to its greenish-yellow color. Some synonyms for olivine include: greenstone, basalt, diabase, serpentinite, and dunite. These synonyms refer to the various types of rocks and minerals that may contain olivine. Other related terms include forsterite, fayalite, and tephroite, which are specific types of olivine minerals. Olivine is also sometimes referred to as the "Hawaiian diamond," due to its prominence in Hawaii's volcanic rock formations.
