Olivine Collection

Polarised LM of a thin section of gabbro rock
Gabbro. Polarised light micrograph of a thin section of gabbro, an igneous rock. Gabbro is coarse-grained, containing the minerals olivine and plagioclase feldspar

Peridot. The specimens at top right and middle right are polished and the specimens at left are in their natural state. Peridot is a variety of the mineral olivine (magnesium iron silicate)

Garnet Peridotite
Garnet-peridotite, a major constituent in the make-up of the Earth. Image published in Natures Connections An Exploration of Natural History. Published in 2000

Meteorite Jepara, thin section, LM
Polarized light micrograph of a thin section of the meteorite Jepara, found in Java, Indonesia in 2008, weighing 499 kilograms This meteorite is of the siderite type consisting principally of nickel

Section of Chassigny meteorite
Thin section of Chassigny in cross-polarized light, showing shocked and deformed olivine grains. The field of view is 3mm

Silicates, garnet, olivine, idocrase (colour litho)
2797868 Silicates, garnet, olivine, idocrase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silicates, garnet, olivine, idocrase)

Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Edwardian jewellery
Selection of novelty jewellery inspired my nature. Date: 1901

Precious stones and crystals including topaz, almandine, etc.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Stony-iron meteorite (Pallasite) displayed at California Science Center, Los Angeles

Peridot
Crystal of peridot from Zebirget (St Johns Island), Red Sea. Peridot is the gemstone variety of olivine (magnesium iron silicate)

Cross section of planet Earth showing the lower mantle, made by olivine, pyroxene and feldspar. Temperature 1800 - 2800A Celsius

Picture No. 11050107
Olivine in basalt San Carlos Apache reservation, Arizona, USA Date:

Picture No. 11050102
Olivine in basalt this material originated in the Earth's mantle San Carlos Apache reservation, Arizona, USA Date:

Cut Peridot gemstone

Peridot pebble and mixed-cut peridot

Olivine peridot crystal, close up

Meteorite Jepara, macrophotograph
Polarized light macrophotograph of a thin section of the meteorite Jepara, found in Java, Indonesia in 2008, weighing 499 kilograms This meteorite is of the siderite type consisting principally of

Meteorite NWA 6435, light micrograph C018 / 6380
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section microscopic slide of the meteorite NWA 6435. NWA 6435 is a meteorite of the achondrite brachinite type, composed mostly of the mineral olivine

Meteorite NWA 6435, light micrograph C015 / 6794
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section microscopic slide of the meteorite NWA 6435. NWA 6435 is a meteorite of the achondrite brachinite type, composed mostly of the mineral olivine

Meteorite NWA 6435, light micrograph C015 / 6791
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section microscopic slide of the meteorite NWA 6435. NWA 6435 is a meteorite of the achondrite brachinite type, composed mostly of the mineral olivine

Meteorite NWA 6435, light micrograph C015 / 6779
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section microscopic slide of the meteorite NWA 6435. NWA 6435 is a meteorite of the achondrite brachinite type, composed mostly of the mineral olivine

Meteorite NWA 6435, light micrograph C015 / 6771
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section microscopic slide of the meteorite NWA 6435. NWA 6435 is a meteorite of the achondrite brachinite type, composed mostly of the mineral olivine

Meteorite NWA 6435, light micrograph C015 / 6766
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section microscopic slide of the meteorite NWA 6435. NWA 6435 is a meteorite of the achondrite brachinite type, composed mostly of the mineral olivine

Pallasite meteorite C016 / 5869
Pallasite meteorite. Cut surface of a pallasite meteorite showing its structure. Pallasite meteorites are a type of stony-iron meteorite that consists of grains of olivine (yellow) in an iron matrix

Garnet C016 / 5661
Garnet. Specimen of rock containing garnet (red, centre)

Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7777
Chondrite meteorite. Meteorite GRO95505 that was found in the Grosvenor Mountains, Antarctica. The exterior of this ordinary chondrite is covered with black fractured fusion crust on most of its

The Esquel pallasite

Olivine comprises of (magnesium iron silicate) and is a common source of magnesium. Peridot is the gemstone variety of olivine. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Peridot cut stone 146. 1 ct
Peridot is gem variety of the mineral olivine (Magnesium Iron Silicate). It is also the birthstone of August

Birthstone Series: Peridot
Peridot, a gemstone from the Natural History Museum, London. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August (along with Sardonyx). Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Plate 3 from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 3, Histoire Naturelle ou Mineralogie Complete from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Microscope image of the Brachina meteorite, the type specimen of the Brachinite meteorites. Brachinites are composed mostly of olivine with minor amounts of pyroxene and plagioclase

Porphyritic olivine and pyroxene chondrule
Microscopic image of a porphyritic olivine and pyroxene chondrule from the Palmyra (L3) ordinary chondrite (the chondrule is about 1.8mm across)

Barred olivine chondrule from the Palmyra ordinary chondrite (the chondrule is about 1.2mm across)

Peridot group
Fine cut peridot of 146 carats (centre) with crystals and rough mass (right) from Zebirget, and Hawaiian basalt containing olivine crystals (left)

Kimberlite mine, Mimi, Yakuta, Russia. Kimberlite is an igneous rock containing the mineral olivine. It is named after Kimberley in South Africa, where its main reserves are found

Brahin meteorite, 1810
Brahin meteorite. Fragment of the stony iron meteorite found near Brahin, in Belarus, in 1810. Meteorites are rocks that fall to Earth from space

Eroded glacial landscape, British Columbi
Eroded glacial landscape. These multi-coloured pyroclastic (formed from volcanic eruptions) beds and sandstone and mudstone layers were eroded by glacial movements 12, 000 years ago

Polarised LM of a thin section of monzonite rock
Monzonite. Polarised light micrograph of a thin section of monzonite, an igneous rock. Monzonite is medium-grained, containing components of feld- spar and plagioclase

Peridot gemstones. Peridot is a variety of the mineral olivine (magnesium iron silicate), in varying shades of green. It is often confused with emerald

Meteor Jepara, thin section, micrograph
Micrograph of a thin section of the meteor Jepara, found in Java, Indonesia in 2008, weighing 499 kilograms. The image shows olivine crystals in a pallisite iron-nickel matrix. Magnification: 40x

Gneiss, thin section, polarised LM
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section of gneiss, a type of metamorphic rock. Magnification: 12x at 35mm size

Meteorites, historical artwork
An iron meteorite, a cut through a Pallasite, an etched cut through an iron meteorite which shows Widmannstätten figures and a black meteor stone which shows an orientation

L15 Surrenders
The wrecked air raider, Zeppelin L15 is rescued by the HMS Olivine after brought down on the Thames Estuary on April 1 1916

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Olivine: From Gabbro Rock to Meteorites and Precious Jewels" A mesmerizing glimpse into the intricate world of olivine, captured through a polarised LM image of a thin section from gabbro rock. Known as peridot in its gemstone form, olivine reveals its stunning green hues that have captivated jewelry enthusiasts for centuries. Delve deeper into the Earth's composition with garnet peridotite, showcasing the harmonious blend of garnet and olivine crystals within this unique rock formation. Unveiling secrets from outer space, behold the captivating beauty of meteorite Jepara in a thin section under LM, where olivine takes center stage. Witnessing extraterrestrial wonders, explore a cross-section of Chassigny meteorite revealing olivine's role in shaping celestial bodies beyond our planet. Discovering an otherworldly treasure on Earth itself, marvel at The Esquel pallasite – an enchanting fusion of metallic iron and translucent olivine crystals. Journey back in time with an Edwardian jewellery advert by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths featuring silicates like garnet, idocrase alongside captivating olivines. Immerse yourself in a color lithograph depicting precious stones and crystals including topaz, almandine amidst vibrant shades of green-hued olivines. Reliving history through vintage catalogues; flip through Army and Navy Stores Catalogue (1939-40) litho page highlighting exquisite jewelry adorned with peridots – nature's gift to mankind. Embark on an educational voyage exploring Earth's hidden depths as we unveil a cross-section displaying the lower mantle where magnificent quantities of olive-green colored minerals reside - including our beloved Olivine.