Olivine Flashcards by Travis Gilskey

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What is Olivine’s formula?

A

(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

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What is Olivine’s hardness?

A

6.5-7

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What is Olivine’s crystal system?

A

Orthorhombic 2/m2/m2/m

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what is Olivine’s crystallography?

A

poor on {010} and {110}

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What is Olivine’s occurrence?

A

mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks

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