Peridot
gem · common
Quick facts
- Formula
- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Hardness
- 6.5–7
- Luster
- vitreous
- Colors
- lime to yellow-green, olive
Peridot is gem olivine. Shop stones are usually oval or brilliant cuts in yellow-green.
Oval or brilliant faceted lime/olive gem, yellowish-green — not rich emerald green, not glass unless bubbles are visible.
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