Dolivine

Dolivine is a semi-clear green-colored mineral that is sold as a decorative gemstone. Due to its density and natural resistance to weathering, it is also used as a cutting tool or for other industrial purposes. It came to prominence as a gemstone after [Imperator](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5BoJ9wl-uee-imperator)[Illyana Messer VI](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bZwQBNmWrL-illyana-messer-vi) wore a 45 carat dolivine brooch to her niece [Astrid's](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0KnA1D5nQM-astrid-messer-vii) wedding in 2690. In its natural state, dolivine most often occurs as dark green bands in rocks.