Olivine: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Olivine: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Olivine: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Olivine6.5–7.0Vitreouscolorless or whiteOrthorhombic

Common questions

How hard is Olivine on the Mohs scale?
6.5–7.0.
What luster does Olivine have?
Vitreous.
What colour is the streak of Olivine?
colorless or white.
What crystal system does Olivine have?
Orthorhombic.

Sources

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