Conchoidal-fracture
Moderately-high-relief
Anhedral

Description

Transparent colorless to pale gray-green. Nonpleochroic. Vivid birefringence colors. Frequently occurs as subangular anhedral grains. Conchoidal fracture. Moderately high relief. Associated with calcic plagioclase and pyroxene.

Imposters

Olivine can be altered to Serpentine Minerals

External Resources

Olivine on MinDat