|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mineral
Identification by Picture and Attribute
Explorers! Before you begin your journey, you need to recognize these geological specimens. |
|
Begin by selecting one of the specimens pictured. |
. |
|
|
Inosilicates, Neosilicates, Sorosilicates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oxides, Hydroxides, Carbonates |
Silicates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name: Olivine |
|
Class: SILICATES Group: Neosilicates (isolated tetrahedra silicates) |
Color
olive green |
Chemical Formula: Mg2SiO4Fe2SiO4 |
Streak
white |
|
Luster
glassy |
Hardness
6.5 - 7 |
Cleavage
1 direction, poor |
Density
3.3 - 3.4 |
Crystal Form
Orthorhombic |
Common Uses / Other Facts: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sulfides and Sulfates |
Halides |
Organic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|