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What type of rock is peridot found in?
Peridot, the gem form of the mineral olivine, is found in ultra-mafic rock, or in association with basaltic lava.
Is peridot an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Peridot is olivine, which is a mineral, not a rock. It is found in both intrusive and extrusive rocks.
Is peridot a igneous rock or is it something else?
Peridot is gem quality olivine. Olivine is a mineral, not a rock. It is found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks.
Where is peridot on the mohs scale?
Peridot is around 6.5 to 7 on the mohs scale.
What type of rock is Peridot?
Peridot is a mineral. It is a variety of forsteritic olivine and is the birthstone for August.
Where can peridot stone be found?
The Mantle
What type of rock is peridot found in?
Peridot, the gem form of the mineral olivine, is found in ultra-mafic rock, or in association with basaltic lava.
Can the peridot stone be found in Illinois?
Yes.
Is peridot an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Peridot is olivine, which is a mineral, not a rock. It is found in both intrusive and extrusive rocks.
What is the Value of Peridot?
10K ( I belive) Peridot the gem stone I have seen .25 CT. go for as little as $20.00 US
Were is pridot found?
Peridot (or pridot) is found in many places all over the world.
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.
Is peridot a igneous rock or is it something else?
Peridot is gem quality olivine. Olivine is a mineral, not a rock. It is found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks.
What is August birth stone?
PERIDOT
How is peridot formed?
Peridot form in magma from the upper mantle (20 to 55 miles deep), and are brought to the surface by tectonic or volcanic activity where they are found in extrusive igneous rocks.
What is the August birth stone?
Peridot, the birthstone of August, carries a lime green color and is one of only a few gemstones that exists in only one color.Modern Birthstones: Peridot (kind of yellow green) Traditional Birthstones: Sardonyx, Carnelian.Other than Peridot, Aventurine and Sapphire are also classified as modern birthstones.
Is peridot a type of opal?
No. Peridot is olivine.
