Top Quality Peridot Gemstones

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Peridot
THE BIRTHSTONE for AUGUST
The 16th ANNIVERSARY STONE

MOH's scale of hardness : 6-1/2 to 7	Specific Gravity : 3.27-3.37
Refractive Index : 1.654-1.690	Double Refraction : +0.036

Peridot (pronounced pear-uh-doe) is derived from the Greek word peridona, meaning to provide plentifully. Peridot ranges in color from yellowish Green to deep olive Green. Because of the way peridot splits and bends the rays of light passing through it, it has a velvety, "sleepy" appearance-a shining rich glow. Peridot is a member of the Olivine mineral group. The amount of Iron determines the color saturation. The U.S. has become a major source for Peridot since the world's largest known deposit is on the San Carlos Apache reservation 80 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona. The rough is dug by Native Americans who sell to nearby dealers. The faceted Arizona Peridot is normally bright, yellowish Green with minimal inclusions. Arizona Peridot is modestly priced.

Burmese Peridot is a rich olive Green and was readily available in large Gem quality stones. Sources for these fine stones are quite limited now, and premium prices can be demanded for fine, Gem quality Burmese Peridots. Pakastan Peridot is a very nice rich olive Green, not quite as rich as Burmese, but still readily available in larger Gem quality stones. Pakastan Peridot prices are a little higher than Arizona Peridot, and a little lower than Burma Peridot, but premium prices can still be demanded for fine, Gem quality Pakistan Peridots.

Top Quality Large Peridot Gems are also excellent for a Collectors Gemstone.

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