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The Vibrant Olivine. Known for its color By Shalini & Alex . Mineral Properties. Color- Usually Green Streak- Colorless/ White Luster- Mostly Glassy Hardness- 6.5- 7 (Moh’s Scale) T wo softer minerals: Talc, Gypsum Two harder minerals: Diamond, Corundum
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The Vibrant Olivine Known for its color By Shalini & Alex
Mineral Properties Color- Usually Green Streak- Colorless/ White Luster- Mostly Glassy Hardness- 6.5- 7 (Moh’s Scale) Two softer minerals: Talc, Gypsum Two harder minerals: Diamond, Corundum Crystal Shape- 3 axes (all uneven in length) Cleavage- 90° angle
The Colors Of Olivine • Green • Blue • Yellow • Orange • Pink
Interesting Facts About Olivine • Mostly Green • Found in Egypt • Known As Peridot • Used in Jewelry
Resources • http://www.northwestjewelry.com/store/shop-by-gemstone/peridot-jewelry/cat_11.html • http://wildrosesandblackberries.blogspot.com/2010/05/more-rivoli-eye-candy.html#.UzBn-qi-2m4 • http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=18895 • http://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/rings/fashion-rings/peridot-orange-sapphire-yellow-sapphire-diamond-flower-ring/id-j_12699/5 • http://geology.about.com/od/minerals/ig/minpicrockforming/minpicolivine.htm • http://www.targetmap.com/viewer.aspx?reportId=24251 • http://www.dressesdesignyourown.com/S/SimpleWeddingJewelrySetsForBridesGreenOlivineTwo-ToneSilverLoveTrendsLS24311.htm • http://lowewiki.pbworks.com/w/page/32742806/Olivine • http://www.iris-inc.com/auction/stones.htm • http://scienceline.org/2011/10/mineral-monday-olivine/