Peridot Gemstones

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Peridot, a fine stone (sometimes called semi-precious) from the isomorphic series of olivine, is known and appreciated for its very bright green color. Peridot is an ancient, widely known gemstone with jewelry pieces dating back to the Pharaohs in Egypt. Peridot is a semi-precious gemstone of the olivine mineral family. The name "Peridot" originated from the Arabic word faridat, meaning "gem," or "pæderot" in Latin, expecting "a kind of opal". split Peridot Crystal Meaning, a fine stone (sometimes called semi-precious) from the isomorphic series of olivine, is known and appreciated for its very bright green color. Peridot is an ancient, widely known gemstone with jewelry pieces dating back to the Pharaohs in Egypt. Peridot is a semi-precious gemstone of the olivine mineral family. The name "Peridot" originated from the Arabic word faridat, meaning "gem," or "pæderot" in Latin, expecting "a kind of opal". Depending on the quantity of iron, the peridot color varies from yellow to olive- to brownish-green. It is the traditional birthstone for August-born. Peridot is also called "Evening Emerald " because of its shimmering color even under artificial lighting; It is both a day stone and a night stone. Peridot Crystal Gems Description: Well-known deposits of peridot are located in China, Egypt, Myanmar, Norway, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the USA . Peridot Associations: Chakras Heart Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra Birthstone August Zodiac Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius Anniversary 16 th Hardness 6.5 – 7.5 Planet Mercury Color Olive green, bottle green, yellowish-green Peridot Color: Peridot’s color varies from pure green to yellowish-green to greenish-yellow. The most exquisite hue is green without any trace of brown or yellow. The stone colors tend to be at their best in stones weighing ten carats and above. Pure green stones are scare, and most peridots are more yellowish-green. The higher-quality gems have an intense color. Most of the gems with the finest color c