reticulate. adj. 1. (Biology) in the form of a network or having a network of parts: a reticulate leaf. 2. resembling, covered with, or having the form of a net. vb. 3. to form or be formed into a net. [C17: from Late Latin rÄticulÄtus made like a net]. (adj. rÉªËtÉªk yÉ lÉªt, -ËleÉªt; v. -ËleÉªt). adj., v. -latâ¢ed, -latâ¢ing. adj. v.t.
The term âolivineâ is also used for a group of related minerals that all share similar crystal structures and the same general chemical composition of X 2 SiO 4, where X can stand for iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), manganese (Mn) or nickel (Ni).uartz can only form from magmas that are relative rich in silica, while the olivine minerals only form from magmas that are relatively lean in silica, so quartz and olivine are incompatible minerals.
The olivine Mineral Series. Olivine is one of the most common minerals in the earth, and is a major rock forming mineral. Despite this, good specimens and large crystals are uncommon and sought after. Only few localities yield large examples of this mineral, although small and microscopic grains are found worldwide.he Olivine group is composed of the following primary members:Forsterite: Mg2SiO4Olivine (Chrysolite): (Mg,Fe)2SiO4Fayalite: Fe2SiO4The intermediary variety, Olivine, is not scientifically recognized as a separate mineral, but is nevertheless well-established.