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orthorhombicuncommonSilicates
Peridot
(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
A cluster of well-formed, translucent, lustrous, greenish-yellow peridot crystals, with the largest crystal measuring 4.0 cm in length. These superior quality specimens are typical of those found in the Suppat deposit.
Peridot Physical Properties
Mohs Hardness
6.5Crystal System
orthorhombicLuster
vitreousStreak Color
whiteCleavage
poor/indistinctFracture
conchoidalSpecific Gravity
3.34Colors
greenish-yellow, olive-greenTransparency
translucentType Locality
Suppat, Kohistan, PakistanMineral Group
SilicatesUses
jewelry, collector specimensAssociated Minerals
Rarity
uncommonGeological Context
Peridot forms in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks, such as basalt and peridotite, deep within the Earth's mantle, and is brought to the surface through volcanic activity or tectonic uplift.
