Olivine Beads

Olivine has magnesium & iron elements whose ratio varies between the two end members of the series: forsterite (Mg-rich) and fayalite (Fe-rich). However, it is not officially recognized as a mineral. This stone belongs to the olivine group which is present in both mafic and ultramafic igneous rock as well as a primary mineral in certain metamorphic rocks. These have a high melting point which crystallizes from magma.

Color
Olivine beads are found in a variety of colors :

Emerald green Pale yellowish green Colorless

Greenish brown Black

Characteristic
There are many distinct features of an olivine bead. They are :

Vitreous luster Transparent to translucent Massive Rare twinning Hard

Has double reflection Are either flat to box shaped crystals Orthorhombic crystal system

Style
Olivine beads are highly demanded for :

Earrings Bracelets Loose Gems

Necklaces Rings Jewelry Sets

Material
Olivine beads are well combined with other materials for the various purposes :

Brass Sterling Silver Gold

Copper Titanium

Manufacturing Hubs
Olivine beads are found in many places, namely :

Zagbargad Island, Red Sea Mogok, Myanmar South Africa Ural Mountains, Russia Kohistan, Pakistan Norway Sweden France New Mexico

Minas Gerais, Brazil Eiffel, Germany Chihuahua, Mexico Ethiopia Victoria, Australia China Oahu, Hawaii North Carolina Arizona, USA