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Peridot is indeed a gemstone. It comes in shades of green ranging from pale yellow green to deep lime green.
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What is the color of peridot gemstone?
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color: basically yellow-green through olive-green to bottle-green. The intensity of the color depends on the presence of iron. The common color of Peridot gemstone is brilliant green - check out the images here: http://www.mysolitaire.com/peridot/ Its the birthstone of those born on August.
Is peridot a crystal?
Peridots are not crystals because crystals are made out of water and salt but a peridot isn't. It would be counted as a gem. It is the August gemstone. It is also purple. People can find it by cracking large perilouscaisuj the science term or ina cave full of rocks.
How did peridot get its name?
The name "peridot" is Greek for "to give richness."
What is the luster a peridot?
Peridot's luster is vitreous to oily. (:
What is the most expencive peridot?
The most expensive form of peridot comes from specific meteorites, or, as they are known to collectors, pallasites. Peridot found in these is usually not in great shape due to impact, but when they are workable for faceting can run thousands of dollars above earthly peridot. A peridot from a pallasite found by Robert Haag is listed at $50,000. Part of that is likely the setting which is 22 karat gold, rimmed with diamond and lesser stones culled from the main peridot. On the same site for Robert Haag there is a 1.5 carat faceted peridot pulled from a pallasite. Price for that is not listed however.
What minerals is in a peridot gemstone?
Peridot is gem-quality olivine.
What is the august gemstone dragon in DragonVale?
Peridot
What is the mineral name of the gemstone peridot?
olivine
Is peridot an igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?
Peridot is gemstone quality olivine, a mineral, not a rock.
What elements make up the peridot gemstone?
The chemical formula of peridot is: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4.
What gem is the birthstone of August?
august gemstone is peridot
What is your gemstone if your birthday is in August?
Peridot is pale green in colour.
Does the gem stone peridot come from the planet Mars?
No peridot is a mineral gemstone that forms naturally n in the Earths crust.
What is the color of peridot gemstone?
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color: basically yellow-green through olive-green to bottle-green. The intensity of the color depends on the presence of iron. The common color of Peridot gemstone is brilliant green - check out the images here: http://www.mysolitaire.com/peridot/ Its the birthstone of those born on August.
What does a peridot birthstone look like?
A Peridot Gem is the mineral that represents the month of August. This mineral is most of the time always round, a lightly pink color and is a very precious gemstone to have or find.A peridot is a August diamond
What is the myth of Augst birthstone?
The birthstone for August is peridot which is pronounced "pear-a-doe". It is said that peridot was one of Cleopatra's favorite gemstone and that some of the emeralds she wore were actually peridots.
What is forsterite used for?
Depending on its exact form, it can be a gemstone (Peridot) or a sand used as an abrasive, or refractory purposes.
