Olivine (hand specimen)

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Collection(s)
Collection(s)
Rocks and Minerals
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Genre
Genre
mineral
Origin Information
Origin Information
Date Created/Date Issued
2008
Date Modified
2011-06-16
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
Common Forms/Occurrences: Found in ultramafic igneous rocks and marbles formed from metamorphosed limestone Useful Identification Test: Gelatinizes in HCl Chemical formula: (Fe,Mg)2SiO4 Crystal System: Short crystals that may resemble sand grains Colour: Pale or dark olive-green to yellow, or brown Streak: White Lustre: Nonmetallic (NM) Cleavage: Absent Fracture: Conchoidal Hardness: 7 Hardness Search: seven Specific Gravity: 3.3 - 3.4
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English
Publication Title
Publication Title
AU Digital Library
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Subject Topic
Minerals
Rocks
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Geology
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