It can be used as an abrasive in sand blasting and can be crushed into a powder and used as a remedy for asthma
Peridot (or pridot) is found in many places all over the world.
Answer
............ MOSTLY IN ARIZONA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA AND CHINA.... SCATTERED FRAGMENTS HAVE BEEN FOUND ALL OVER ANCIENT GREECE AND EGYPT.
What is the chemical formula for Peridot?
2 Magnesium OR Iron atoms to 1 Silicon, 4 Oxygen atoms.
A formula of (Mg, Fe)2 Si O4