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Owners and wearers of the peridot gem often view peridot to be a source of good luck, success and prosperity. Primarily, this reputation makes the peridot gem sell and be appreciated by many people who can afford to buy it at its price.
The name peridot is believed to have come from two word origins. The first is the French word peritot which literally means vague or unclear. The second is the Arabic word for gem or faridat. The other common term for peridot is “poor man’s emerald”. Peridot is typically characterized with its singular color – a fresh green in varying degrees. The amount or intensity of the green color in a particular peridot sample is directly affected by the iron in its crystal structure, since it is mainly a compound of iron and magnesium. The color can come in the range of yellow-green to algae-green or brown-green hues. These shades are one of its most unique characteristics, showing a complete range of the refreshing green color.
Among the commercially produced peridot, the largest by far is 310 carat and it is known as a Kashmir peridot. This peridot of Pakistan origin can be found in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. Other Kashmir peridot gems are usually 100 carat in size, but are the special types of peridot which remain unparalleled as compared to its other counterparts.
The gem peridot is closely related to olivine. It is often considered as an offshoot of forsteritic olivine, though in itself it truly possesses something which makes it unique and stand out as a gem for all seasons.
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Source by Dr. Mark Clayson