Synthesis of large high-quality forsterite single crystals to 200 mm length and its significance

[1] Comprehensive and conclusive understanding of the anisotropic upper mantle relies on the physical property measurements on high-quality homogeneous specimens of various crystallographic directions. Such specimens are ultimately prepared from one large single crystal. Large forsterite single crystals were synthesized for use in property measurements and laboratory experiments including anisotropic studies. We are capable of producing large homogeneous single crystals over 50 mm diameter and 200 mm length.