In this paper, forsterite production via reaction sintering technique was presented. Experimental studies consist of three steps. In the first step mixture containing 57.62% serpentine, 42.38% magnesium chloride-water solution was first calcined in a furnace for chloride removal, ground and then shaped using dry pressing technique. In the second step the shaped samples were sintered in the range of 750-1400 degrees C for 2 h. In the third step firing shrinkage, water absorption and three point bending strength tests and XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) analysis were applied to the sintered samples. XRD analysis showed that forsterite phase formed in all of the sintered samples. (C) 2015 The Society of Powder Technology Japan. Published by Elsevier B.V. and The Society of Powder Technology Japan. All rights reserved.