Kilauea Making Olivine

Discussion in 'General foundry chat' started by oldironfarmer, Jun 14, 2018.

  1. Saw on the news that Kilauea is making olivine and raining it down on the landscape. I guess I need to get a bucket and a ticket...
     
  2. Here you go: Papakolea Beach in Hawaii

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  3. Tobho Mott

    Tobho Mott Administrator Staff Member Banner Member

    Now that's what I call green sand! :D

    Is it called olivine because it is sort of an olive green?

    Jeff
     

  4. No idea, olivine is also the semi precious gem peridot. It's also chemically similar to some garnets, so I wonder if sand blasting garnet would substitute.
     

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