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   How hard is Peridot?

   • Peridot’s hardness is around 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which makes it durable enough for jewelry but still requires careful handling to avoid scratches. Peridot is popular in jewelry like rings, necklaces, and earrings. Its rarity, especially in larger sizes, adds to its value and appeal.

   How To Identify Peridot And Tell If It’s Real Or Fake

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   Is Peridot durable?

   • Peridot is durable enough for jewelry wear but should be worn with some care so as not to scratch it or subject it to hard blows that can fracture it. Stability Rapid or uneven heat can cause peridot to fracture. Peridot is stable to light but is easily attacked by sulfuric acid, and less easily by hydrochloric acid.

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   What is a peridot gemstone?

   • Peridot is one of the few gems that comes in only one color, although shades can vary from yellow-green to dark green. This gemstone is quite special because it shows double refraction. This means when you look through a peridot, you can see two of each pavilion facet, a unique feature not found in many gems.

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   How do you know if Peridot is real?

   • To test, gently try to scratch a piece of glass with the stone. If it leaves a mark, it’s likely genuine peridot. Be careful though, as this test can damage the stone or the glass. Fake peridot might not be able to scratch glass. This simple test can be quite effective in determining the authenticity of peridot.

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   Jan 11, 2024 · Natural peridot falls around 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. This means it’s hard enough to scratch glass, but it won’t scratch as easily as harder gems like diamonds or sapphires. To test, gently try to scratch a piece of glass with the stone. If it leaves a mark, it’s likely genuine peridot.

3. www.gemsociety.org › article › select-gems-orderedThe Mohs Hardness Scale And Chart For Select Gems

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   International Gem Society. View All Articles. The Mohs hardness scale measures a mineral's resistance to scratching. Find the traditional scale here and a chart of select gems ordered by hardness.

   Name	Hardness	Name	Hardness
   Diamond	10	Hypersthene	5 - 6
   Synth. Moissanit	9½	Ilmenite	5 - 6
   Ruby	9	Lapis Lazuli	5 - 6
   Sapphire	9	Lazulite	5 - 6

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   Peridot is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. It has fair to good toughness. Peridot is durable enough for jewelry wear but should be worn with some care so as not to scratch it or subject it to hard blows that can fracture it. Stability Rapid or uneven heat can cause peridot to fracture.

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   Peridot ( / ˈpɛrɪˌdɒt, - ˌdoʊ / PERR-ih-dot, -⁠⁠doh ), sometimes called chrysolite, is a yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color. Peridot can be found in mafic and ultramafic rocks occurring in lava and peridotite xenoliths of the mantle.

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   Mohs Hardness: 6.5 to 7. Treatments. There are a number of processes used to alter the color, apparent clarity, or improve the durability of gems. Learn More.

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   Peridot is relatively hard and durable with a hardness of 6.5-7.0 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. The chemical composition of Peridot is a mixture of iron and magnesium. In fact, the iron content is responsible for the attractive green shade, which makes this gemstone idiochromatic.

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   Aug 5, 2022 · PERIDOT GEMSTONE INFORMATION. Peridot is the birthstone for August and the gem for the 16th anniversary. It can also be given as an alternative choice for the 1st anniversary, and has an orthorhombic crystal system. As the gem of the sun, Peridot is a perfect birthstone choice for the summer month of August (in the northern hemisphere at least ...