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1. www.gia.edu › peridot-history-lorePeridot History and Lore - GIA

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   4 days ago · From the earliest times, people confused this stone—now known to be peridot—with other gems. It was one of many labeled as “topaz.” Some historians believe that Cleopatra’s famous emerald collection might actually have been peridot.

2. www.gia.edu › peridot-descriptionPeridot Description - GIA

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   4 days ago · Peridot is the gem variety of the mineral olivine. Its chemical composition includes iron and magnesium, and iron is the cause of its attractive yellowish green colors. The gem often occurs in volcanic rocks called basalts, which are rich in these two elements.

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   Peridot SuperCute Plushies Funko [Hot Topic Exclusive] (Yes yes I can now thoroughly gloat jsjdjd all jokes aside YES I was able to find this on ebay!!! This thing is suuuper cute and I will be dipping her in milk and schlapping her against the wall. The cool thing about this is that I now own all the officially made retail peridot plushes!!

4. www.etsy.com › listing › 1728228648Peridot Ring Band, 925 Sterling Silver Vintage Art ... - Etsy

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   2 days ago · This Statement Rings item is sold by SignAmor. Ships from Richmond, TX. Listed on Jun 4, 2024

5. www.gia.edu › gia-aboutThe GIA Difference - GIA.edu

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   3 days ago · GIA patents a loupe with triple aplanatic lens: The modern professional jeweler’s loupe is born. GIA patents the first gemological microscope. Gemologists are able to examine the interior of gems. Richard T. Liddicoat joins GIA. Known as the “father of modern gemology” for contributions to gems, jewelry.

6. tucson.com › news › localMine Tales: Arizona is renowned for garnet gemstones

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   4 days ago · Early industrial uses of garnet included its use as a coating for sandpaper first manufactured by Henry Hudson Barton of Barton Mines Corp. in 1878.

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   Why is a peridot called a gem?

   • In fact, the Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun.” Some believed that it protected its owner from “terrors of the night,” especially when it was set in gold. Others strung the gems on donkey hair and tied them around their left arms to ward off evil spirits. The word peridot comes from the Arabic “faridat,” which means “gem.”

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   What color is Peridot?

   • Rarely, peridot can have an extraterrestrial source, being contained in meteorites that have fallen to earth. The color range for peridot is narrow, from a brown-green color to yellowish green to pure green. Yellowish green is the most common peridot color seen in jewelry. Peridot is best known for its yellowish green color.

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   Where does Peridot jewelry come from?

   • Sources for the latter include Finland, Pakistan, Myanmar, and the island of Zabargad. This incredible suite of peridot jewelry has a total weight of 350.40 carats.

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   Where do Gem miners find Peridot?

   • Gem miners find peridot as irregular nodules (rounded rocks with peridot crystals inside) in some lava flows in the United States, China, and Vietnam and, very rarely, as large crystals lining veins or pockets in certain types of solidified molten rock. Sources for the latter include Finland, Pakistan, Myanmar, and the island of Zabargad.

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