pakistani peridot
peridot & labradorite necklace
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| composition | magnesium iron silicate |
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| name source | inconclusive -- could be from the French word peritot, meaning "unclear" (due to the inclusions and cloudy nature of large stones); or from the Arabic faridat, meaning "gem"; or from a thirteenth century English word peridote |
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| other accepted names | olivine, chrysolite |
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| historical aliases | "jewel of the sun" (Egyptian), chrysolite (Latin for "golden stone"), "topazion" (Greek), "topazius" (Roman), "the evening emerald" (Roman), "emerald of the Crusaders," "Pele's tears" |
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| color | near emerald green to the more common pale yellowish green |
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| color source | presence of iron |
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| significant sources | China, Pakistan, US (Arizona, Peridot Mesa, San Carlos Apache Reservation) and many other countries |
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| MOH scale | 6.5 - 7 |
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| care and treatment | Peridot jewelry should get special care and handling. The stone is particularly susceptible to damage by acids so keep away from all harsh chemicals. Wash in warm soapy (non-detergent) water. |
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