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Peridot History and Lore

Peridot has always been associated with light. In fact, the Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun”.

A large red-orange crystal of wulfenite is nestled in the arms of matrix.

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Arizona Road Trips: Wild West Gem and Mineral Localities

Sharon Bohannon, November 18, 2019

Arizona’s scenic desert and mountain landscape is the perfect backdrop for a modern Wild West road trip in search of gem and mineral treasures.

A Survey of the Gemstone Resources of China

Peter C. Keller and Wang Fuquan, March 1, 1986

China has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.

Peridot as an Interplanetary Gemstone

John Sinkankas, John I. Koivula, March 1, 1992

The stony-iron meteorites known as pallasites are famed for the areas of yellowish green olivines they contain.

San Carlos Peridot

John I. Koivula, December 1, 1981

Marketed throughout the world, San Carlos material is often confused with, and sold as, peridot from localities that are better known and documented.

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2014 Sinkankas Symposium on Peridot and Green Gems

Stuart Overlin, April 23, 2014

Peridot and uncommon green gems were the theme of the 12th annual Sinkankas Symposium.

The Creation of a Magnificent Suite of Peridot Jewellery: From the Himalayas to Fifth Avenue

Robert E. Kane, December 1, 2004

This peridot article chronicles the creation of a fine suite of peridot jewellery from the mine in the Himalayas to the manufacture of the necklace, bracelet, ring and earrings.

The Gemmological Characteristics of Chinese Peridot

John I. Koivula and C. W. Fryer, March 1, 1986

Chinese peridot is similar to peridots from other localities.

Kilbourne Hole Peridot

John R. Fuhrbach, March 1, 1992

This little-known source of gem-quality peridot, located in southwestern New Mexico, produces small but brilliant gems.

Zabargad: The Ancient Peridot Island in The Red Sea

Edward Gübelin, March 1, 1981

Reflecting on his 1980 visit to Zabargad, the author writes on this relatively unknown island and the beautiful peridots for which it has gained fame.