Gold vs Olivine

Property Gold Olivine
Formula Au (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Crystal System Cubic (Isometric) Orthorhombic
Mineral Class 01 Native Elements 09 Silicates
Mohs Hardness 2.5-3.0 6.5-7.0
Color Golden yellow Green, yellow-green, olive green
Luster Metallic Vitreous
Streak Golden yellow Colorless
Transparency Opaque Transparent
Cleavage None Poor
Fracture Hackly Conchoidal

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