gemstone
Peridot
Olivine (Magnesium Iron Silicate)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on Mohs scale, characteristic olive-green color, vitreous luster, and orthorhombic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on Mohs scale, characteristic olive-green color, vitreous luster, and orthorhombic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the Earth's mantle and brought to the surface via volcanic activity or meteorite impacts.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as a faceted or tumbled gemstone in fine jewelry.
Geological facts
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color: green. Some specimens are extraterrestrial, originating from pallasite meteorites.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct olive-green hue and double refraction; commonly sourced from Arizona, Myanmar, and Pakistan.
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