Olivine
Olivine is a mineral with the chemical formula (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 - 7 and vitreous luster.
Olivine properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | (Mg, Fe)2SiO4 |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Typical colors | Green, yellow-green, brown, black |
| Formation | Forms in igneous rocks, particularly peridotite and basalt |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6.5–7 — hard
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