PERIDOT
Peridot is a mixed crystal containing the end components forsterite and fayalite and varies in its chromatic spectrum from yellowish green to intense green. It is among the most important and most common minerals in the Earth's mantle. However, high-quality stones, both for investments and for jewelry, are difficult to find on the earth's surface.
Peridot, Pakistan (24.23 ct)
Class: silicates
Genesis: magma
Color: light green to intense green
Hardness: 7
Optical effects: Cat-eye effect, rarely a star effect
Most important deposits: Pakistan, China, USA, Myanmar, Norway
The origin of the name peridot has not been definitively determined, particularly since several names have been used for this stone throughout history (i.a., chrysolite). Since ancient times when crusaders brought the stone from Zabargad Island in the Red Sea to Europe, green peridots have been mixed in with other green stones like topaz.
It is assumed that the Egyptians also used peridot along with emeralds as green stones in jewelry.
Other historical sources are Pakistan and Myanmar, whose deposits in high quality are becoming ever smaller.
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