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orthorhombicuncommonSilicates
Peridot
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Peridot is the gem variety of olivine, known for its distinctive yellowish-green to olive-green color. This specimen exhibits a vibrant yellowish-green hue, characteristic of high-quality peridot.
Peridot Physical Properties
Mohs Hardness
6.5Crystal System
orthorhombicLuster
vitreousStreak Color
whiteCleavage
poor to distinct on {010}Fracture
conchoidalSpecific Gravity
3.34Colors
green, yellowish-green, olive-greenTransparency
transparentType Locality
San Carlos Apache Reservation, Arizona, USAMineral Group
SilicatesUses
jewelry, collectorAssociated Minerals
pyroxene, chromite, magnetiteRarity
uncommonGeological Context
Peridot forms in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks such as basalt, peridotite, and dunite, crystallizing at high temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth's mantle. It is also found in some meteorites.
