Peridot

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Peridot – Overview

Intro

Peridot is an olivine gemstone known for fresh green colour and a distinctive bright, lively look.

Overview

This starter entry positions peridot as a naturally green gemstone that benefits from education around colour, clarity, and suitability for everyday jewellery.

About

This starter entry positions peridot as a naturally green gemstone that benefits from education around colour, clarity, and suitability for everyday jewellery. Peridot is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.

Key Properties

Mineral / materialOlivine
Chemistry(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ColourYellowish green to olive green
Refractive index1.65 – 1.69
Birefringence0.035 – 0.038
Specific gravity3.27 – 3.37
Mohs hardness6.5 – 7
LusterVitreous
TransparencyTransparent to translucent
ToughnessFair to good