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February 09, 2010
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  Home > Gemstones > Varieties > Peridot

Natural Peridot

Natural Peridot Peridot ranges in color from yellow green to olive green. It is typically not treated.

Peridot is not one of the hardest of gemstones and can be scratched if it is subjected to frequent impact and abrasion.

Although the peridot is the only gem quality olivine, it may come as a surprise to some that another variety is occasionally seen in nature.

There are 133 Peridot(s) organised in the following categories: Cabochon LotCabochon SingleFacet LotFacet SingleRough,  gemstones. Price of our Peridot range from USD 5.00 to USD 26400.00 and all gemstones are 100% natural. No lab, created or synthetic gemstones.

We grade our stones with strict adherence to current GIA (Gemological Institute of America) standards for color, tone, hue, saturation and clarity and all gems are identified and graded only by GIA certified gemologists.

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>Cabochon Lot Peridot [ 7 ]
>Cabochon Single Peridot [ 14 ]
>Facet Lot Peridot [ 18 ]
>Facet Single Peridot [ 69 ]
>Rough Peridot [ 25 ]
> Most Expensive Peridot
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Our Peridot(s) are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. 133 Peridot(s), too many to look through? You may select any combination of search options. Colors grade into each other and you can search for more than one color at once. For a better selection, try selecting two or three colors, -- your first choice plus the two closest colors.

Shape Length (mm) Width (mm)
Category Weight (cts) Price (USD)
greenish yellow
strongly yellowish green
yellow-green or green-yellow
green

About Peridot gemstones

Color Yellow Green to Green
Refractive Index 1.65-1.70
Pleochroism Very weak
Chemical Composition Magnesium Iron Silicate
Hardness 6.5
Crystal Group Orthorhombic
Ocurrence Africa, Asia, Europe, United States
Peridot Peridot
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