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Peridot
Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth's mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem
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Large Peridot from Myanmar with an Eight-Rayed Star
An eight-rayed star peridot with a star system made up of two different sets of inclusions is described for the first time.
Rainy Lakeside City in Peridot
Blade-like magnetite inclusions developed from a healed fracture in peridot resemble a dark, rainy afternoon in a lakeside city.
Ancient Script-Like Serpentine in Brown Peridot
Examination of a brown peridot xenocryst reveals thread-like serpentine inclusions resembling ancient text.
Large Faceted Pallasitic Peridot
A large specimen of extraterrestrial peridot is analyzed at the Carlsbad laboratory.
“Fishbone” Inclusion in a Burmese Peridot from Mogok
Examination of Burmese peridot with impressive size, color, and clarity reveals a fishbone-shaped inclusion.
Gemological Characterization of Peridot from Pyaung-Gaung in Mogok, Myanmar
Examines the mining and the internal, spectroscopic, and chemical features of peridot from this deposit, which possesses a rich olive green color and is available in large sizes.
Namak Mandi: A Pioneering Gemstone Market in Pakistan
Documents Namak Mandi’s transformation from a salt market to one of Pakistan’s primary gem trading centers, with a look at the commercial activities taking place today.
Arizona Road Trips: Wild West Gem and Mineral Localities
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.
Fine Gems and Update from Myanmar
A look at top-quality gems and insight into a delegation’s visit to gem mines in Myanmar.
Gems and Minerals from the Subarctic
Circumnavigate the boreal reaches of the globe to explore gems from polar regions.
