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Semi Precious Stone Peridot

Peridot is the gem quality variety if forsteritic olivine with chemical composition of (Mg, Fe) 2SiO4. It is one of the gemstone that occurs in one color i.e. olive green. It is the birthstone for the month of august and it has been collected from Pallasite meteorites. The oxford English dictionary suggests that the name refers to gem.

It occurrence is mostly found in north Carolina, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada and new Mexico, US and Australia. High quality peridot is mined from eastern lava field of Saudi Arabia.

Historical Facts of Peridot Refractive Index 1.64 - 1.70 Chemical Composition (Mg, Fe)2 SiO4 Hardness 6.5 - 7 Density 3.2 - 4.3 Crystal Group Orthorhombic Luster Vitreous, Greasy Sign of the Zodiac Virgo Month of the year August Color Green, Olive, Yellow, Brown, Olive green Ocurrence North Carolina, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, US, Australia

Gem Stone Peridot Jewelry

Peridot Bracelet

Peridot Earring

Peridot Necklace

Peridot Ring