The Vibrant OlivineKnown for its colorBy Shalini & Alex

Mineral PropertiesColor- Usually GreenStreak- Colorless/ WhiteLuster- Mostly GlassyHardness- 6.5- 7 (Moh’s Scale) Two softer minerals: Talc, GypsumTwo harder minerals: Diamond, CorundumCrystal Shape- 3 axes (all uneven in length)Cleavage- 90° angle

The Colors Of OlivineGreenBlueYellowOrangePink

Interesting Facts About Olivine

Mostly GreenFound in EgyptKnown As PeridotUsed in Jewelry

Resources http://

www.northwestjewelry.com/store/shop-by-gemstone/peridot-jewelry/cat_11.html

http://wildrosesandblackberries.blogspot.com/2010/05/more-rivoli-eye-candy.html#.UzBn-qi-2m4

http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=18895 http://

www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/rings/fashion-rings/peridot-orange-sapphire-yellow-sapphire-diamond-flower-ring/id-j_12699/5

http://geology.about.com/od/minerals/ig/minpicrockforming/minpicolivine.htm

http://www.targetmap.com/viewer.aspx?reportId=24251 http://

www.dressesdesignyourown.com/S/SimpleWeddingJewelrySetsForBridesGreenOlivineTwo-ToneSilverLoveTrendsLS24311.htm

http://lowewiki.pbworks.com/w/page/32742806/Olivine http://www.iris-inc.com/auction/stones.htm http://scienceline.org/2011/10/mineral-monday-olivine/