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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PeridotPeridot - Wikipedia

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   Peridot (/ ˈ p ɛ r ɪ ˌ d ɒ t,-ˌ d oʊ / 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.

   • Mohs scale hardness: 6.5–7
   • Crystal system: Orthorhombic

   • Category: Silicate minerals

2. steven-universe.fandom.com › wiki › PeridotPeridot | Steven Universe Wiki | Fandom

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   Peridot is said to be thousands of years old by Lapis in "The New Crystal Gems". This was confirmed in the Steven Universe artbook, "End Of An Era", where the timeline reveals that Peridot emerged 3,000 years before the events of the series.

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4. www.thesprucecrafts.com › peridot-facts-2042964Peridot Facts, History, and Lore - The Spruce Crafts

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   Nov 15, 2019 · Peridot is a French word that is derived from the Arabic word "faridat" meaning gem. The use of peridot in jewelry and other applications dates as far back as the ancient Egyptians from around 1500 B.C., making it one of the oldest gemstones. Egyptians referred to these green jewels as "gems of the sun." Back then the stones were mined on the ...

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

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Peridot History and Lore. This 146.10-carat peridot is in the collection of the Natural History Museum in London. Peridot has always been associated with light. 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.

6. www.gemporia.com › en-gb › gemology-hubWhat Is Peridot - Gemstone Facts and Information - Gemporia

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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 ...

7. www.americangemsociety.org › peridot-historyPeridot History | Find the Answer to "Where Are Peridots Found?"

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   The most productive peridot deposit in the world is located on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona. An estimated 80 to 95 percent of the world’s peridot supply is found here. Thanks to these rich gemstone deposits, the modern demand for peridots can now be easily met, giving people born in August affordable options for wearing ...

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   How old is Peridot?

   • Peridot is said to be thousands of years old by Lapis in "The New Crystal Gems". This was confirmed in the Steven Universe artbook, " End Of An Era ", where the timeline reveals that Peridot emerged 3,000 years before the events of the series.

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   What is a peridot gemstone?

   • Peridot is a softer stone that is best set in jewelry that doesn't see hard wear. Bezel settings that protect the stone are recommended. Peridot is a green gemstone that is the birthstone for August. Learn some of the most intriguing facts, history, and information about this gem.

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   Is Peridot a birthstone?

   • 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.

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   Where did Peridot jewelry come from?

   • Peridot jewelry dates back as far as the second millennium BC. These ancient Egyptian gemstones came from deposits on a small volcanic island in the Red Sea called Topazios, now known as St. John’s Island or Zabargad. Ancient Egyptians called peridot the “gem of the sun,” believing it protected its wearer from terrors of the night.

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9. www.britannica.com › topic › peridotPeridot | Birthstone, August, Olivine | Britannica

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Peridot, gem-quality, transparent green olivine in the forsterite–fayalite series (q.v.). Gem-quality olivine has been valued for centuries; the deposit on Jazīrat Zabarjad (Saint Johns Island), Egypt, in the Red Sea that is mentioned by Pliny in his Natural History (ad 70) still produces fine