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Physical
Properties of Olivine
Color |
Green |
| Luster |
Non-Metallic;
Vitreous |
| Streak |
White |
| Cleavage |
None |
| Specific
Gravity |
3.22 - 4.39 |
| Hardness |
6.5 - 7 |
| Distinguishing
Characteristics |
Green color; Conchoidal
fracture |
Optical
Properties of Olivine
Color |
Colorless to pale
yellow |
| Pleochroism |
None |
| Relief |
High positve relief
(n = 1.636 - 1.879) |
| Interference
Colors |
High, third order
colors (Birefringence = 0.035 - 0.055) |
| Opical
System |
Biaxial positive
or negative |
| 2V Angle
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46 - 98 degrees
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| Distinguishing
Characteristics |
High-birefringence;
High Relief, Lack of cleavage |
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