Minerals
Olivine
Olivine (Forsterite-Fayalite Series) is a common minerals from mafic-ultra mafic rocks.Formula: M2SiO4 (M: Ca, Fe, Mn, Ni, Mg)
Colour: Yellow to yellow-green, Olive green, Reddish brown
Hardness: 6.5-7
Specific Gravity: 3.27 - 3.37
Crystal System: Orthorombic
Hardness: 6.5-7
Specific Gravity: 3.27 - 3.37
Crystal System: Orthorombic
Physical Properties
Luster:Vitreous
Luster:Vitreous
Transparency:Transparent, Translucent
Streak:Colorless to White
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:Poor
Streak:Colorless to White
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:Poor
Locality from ٖMuseum Sample
Afghanistan
Application
Olivine minerals are used in industry as abrasives and as refractory sand in steel manufacturing.
Afghanistan
Application
Olivine minerals are used in industry as abrasives and as refractory sand in steel manufacturing.
