| Peridot
is always a popular gemstone and
when it is bright, clean and well
cut, it is especially brilliant.
Peridot is currently being mined
in in Arizona, China, Burma, and
Pakistan. Peridot is hard enough
to be used for almost any kind of
jewelry. |
| Gemological
Information |
| Color
: |
Green,
olive. |
| Refractive
Index: |
1.654-1.689 |
| Chemical
Composition: |
(Mg,Fe)2(SiO)4 |
| Hardness: |
6.5 |
| Density: |
3.34 |
| Crystal
Group: |
Orthorhombic |
| Ocurrence: |
China,
Burma, East Africa, U.S.A., and Vietnam |
| Peridot
is a gem that has been connected
to superstition throughout the ages.
Associated with the sun, peridot
is believed to have the power to
break evil spells and dispel the
mysteries of the dark. During the
Middle Ages, people wore peridot
to gain foresight and divine inspiration. |
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