Epidote vs Olivine

Property Epidote Olivine
Formula Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Crystal System Monoclinic Orthorhombic
Mineral Class 09 Silicates 09 Silicates
Mohs Hardness 6.0-7.0 6.5-7.0
Color Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green Green, yellow-green, olive green
Luster Vitreous Vitreous
Streak Gray Colorless
Transparency Translucent Transparent
Cleavage Perfect {001} Poor
Fracture Uneven Conchoidal
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