mineral
Peridot
Olivine ((Mg,Fe)2SiO4)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, distinctive olive-green to yellowish-green color, vitreous luster, and an orthorhombic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, distinctive olive-green to yellowish-green color, vitreous luster, and an orthorhombic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the Earth's mantle under high temperatures and pressures, often brought to the surface via basaltic magmas and tectonic activity.
Uses & applications
Prized as a gemstone in jewelry, particularly rings and necklaces, and used in meteorite research.
Geological facts
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color: green. Some peridot specimens originate from pallasite meteorites, making them extraterrestrial in origin.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic olive-green hue and conchoidal fracture. Commonly found in Arizona, China, Pakistan, and Myanmar.
