gemstone
Peridot in Matrix
Olivine (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant olive-green color, vitreous luster, orthorhombic crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant olive-green color, vitreous luster, orthorhombic crystal system, and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed deep within the Earth's mantle under high-temperature conditions and brought to the surface via tectonic activity or volcanic basalt flows.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in fine jewelry as a gemstone and valued as a mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color: green. It is also found in pallasite meteorites, originating from space.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified in the field by its distinct lime-to-olive green granular crystals embedded in dark volcanic or mantle rock like peridotite.
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