Peridot

Peridot is generally found as a lovely green gemstone
that is prized by many. It is the birthstone for August and within mineralogy circles, is also know as
Olivine, due to it's olive-green coloring. Peridot sports a vitreous and greasy luster and can burst
under great stress. It is most often faceted, although tumbled smaller specimens are also used in
jewelry.
Deposits are found in Myramar (Burma), Australia, China,
Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Tanzania, and Arizona in the
U.S..
STATS: Color: Yellow green, olive green, brownish
Mohs' Hardness Scale: 6.5 to
7 Density: 3.28
to 3.48 Transparency: Transparent
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