Peridot
Peridot is gem-quality olivine, typically yellowish green.
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Material facts
What the material is, where it comes from or how it is made, identification and care, from the cited sources.
Properties
| Mineral | Olivine |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5–7 |
| Color | Yellowish green |
Origins & sources
Sources include the United States, China, Vietnam, Pakistan and Myanmar.
Identification
Strong double refraction can make facet edges appear doubled.
Care
Use warm soapy water; avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam, impacts and rapid heating.
History & culture
Traditional beliefs and cultural meanings are recorded as history and folklore. They are not verified material properties or proven effects.
History
Ancient Egyptians mined peridot on Zabargad in the Red Sea.
Cultural meanings
GIA reports that Egyptians associated peridot with the sun; this is cultural symbolism.
Traditional beliefs
Not collected yet
Sources
Collected Oct 22, 2026
- Peridot Gemstone | Peridot Stone Gemological Institute of America (GIA) · Accessed Oct 22, 2026 OverviewPropertiesIdentification
- Peridot Description Gemological Institute of America (GIA) · Accessed Oct 22, 2026 Origins & sources
- Peridot Care and Cleaning Guide Gemological Institute of America (GIA) · Accessed Oct 22, 2026 Care
- Peridot History and Lore Gemological Institute of America (GIA) · Accessed Oct 22, 2026 HistoryCultural meanings