Serpentinization

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Serpentinization

An example of serpentinization in olivine (a mineral rich in iron and magnesium), that is one geologic source of hydrogen, is:

Fe₂SiO₄ + 2 H₂O –> 2 Fe₃O₄ + 3 SiO₂ + 2 H₂

Fayalite + Water –> Magnetite + Silica + Hydrogen

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