Peridot

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Peridot

• By Kyle Yonke

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What is Peridot?

• Peridot is a gemstone of the mineral olivine
• It forms during volcanic eruptions
• Color of the gems vary from yellow-green through
  olive-green to brownish-green

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Where is the Peridot Found?

• In the United States Arizona, North Carolina,
  Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico
• Australia
• Brazil
• Norway
• China
• Egypt
• Greece
• Pakistan

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Peridot Facts Folklore

• Peridot is the birthstone for August Which is
  My Birthstone!!!
• Known as the Evening Emerald
• It was thought that the peridot would bring power
  to its owner and also would have power to drive
  away evil spirits
• Ground up peridot was used as a medicine to treat
  asthma

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Largest Peridot

• The largest cut peridot is 310 carats found in
  the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.

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The Word Peridot

• The word Peridot means unclear probably because
  of its cloudy appearance
• It has been mined as a gemstone for more than
  4000 years
• It is mentioned in the Bible under the Hebrew
  name Pitdah

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Jewelry Tips

• Bright lime-green peridot is most popular
• Most jewelry is 3 carats or less
• Choose a peridot where the color is the same
  throughout the whole stone

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Which one of these is a Peridot?
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The Answer

• Peridot

• Tsavorite Garnet

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References

• The Internet
• Peridot, the Evening Emerald by Carly Wickell
• Peridot Wikipedia
• The Birthstone Collection - Peridot