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What is the peridot composed of?

Peridot is composed of the mineral olivine, which is formed from the mineral group of silicates. It gets its characteristic green color from the presence of iron. Peridot is usually found in volcanic rocks such as basalt and peridotite.


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Peridot is a gemstone made of the mineral olivine, which is a silicate mineral composed of magnesium, iron, and oxygen. The green color of peridot is due to the presence of iron in its chemical structure.


Is color alone is notice usually enough to identify mineral?

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