Peridot
The name Peridot from the Arabic word faridat means jewel.
The name Peridot from the Arabic word faridat means jewel.
Peridot is also known as zebrafish, which was formerly on the Red Sea mine on the island of Zabargad, from which Peridot was
extracted
.
Profile of peridot
Peridot is scarce at weights above 10ct.
Currently the United States (san carlos) is the main source of this rock. Other sources of this gem are Burma, China (jilin province), Vietnam, Brazil (minas gerias).
Pakistan and Burma's peridotes are of high quality.
Article by Nima Monzavi (Gemologist)
: reference
GIA
INTERNATIONAL GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
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Pakistan and Burma's peridotes are of high quality.
Article by Nima Monzavi (Gemologist)
: reference
GIA
INTERNATIONAL GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
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