Olivine
Published on Nov 23, 2015
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OLIVINE
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Chemical Formula
The chemical formula for olivine is (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
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Colors
The colors of olivine yellowish green, olive green, greenish black, reddish brown
Streak
The streak of olivine is white
Hardness
The hardness of olivine is 6.5-7
Luster
The luster of olivine is vitreous (glassy)
Specific Gravity
The specific gravity of olivine is 3.27-3.48
Cleavage/Fracture
The cleavage of olivine is 2,1;3,1
The fracture of olivine is brittle-conchoidal
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Transparency
The transparency of olivine is transparent
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Class
Olivine is part of the
olivine class
How was mineral discovered
Egyptian pharaohs were mining one day on Zabargad Island in the Red Sea and they accidentally found it.
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Locations where the mineral can be found
Olivine can be found in Burma, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Sri Lanka, and Arizona
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What has the mineral been used for
Olivine has been used for jewelry, phone cases, and for sunglasses
Cost
The cost of olivine varies depending on the clarity.
The average cost is $53.45 for 1 carrot
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Extra Information
The mineral olivine is a really beautiful rock. Olivine can be used for a lot of things. The most expensive color of olivine is a deep olive green.
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