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Peridot
Peridot is valued for its yellow-green to green appearance and distinctive natural character. Quality and value depend on color, clarity, cut, size, origin, treatment, and documentation.
- Mineral family
- Olivine
- Chemistry
- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Mohs hardness
- 6.5-7
- Colors
- Yellow-green to green
- Common origins
- Pakistan, Myanmar, Arizona
- Wearability
- Best in protected settings and requires careful wear.
Treatments and synthetics
Typically untreated.
Care guidance
Use only a soft damp cloth and avoid heat, chemicals, impact, ultrasonic, and steam cleaning.
Buyer checklist
Confirm classification, treatment, dimensions, weight, origin claims, return terms, and any laboratory report before purchase.