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Peridot (pronounced pair-uh-doe) is the gem form of Olivine, a magnesium-iron silicate mineral of the forsterite-fayalite family, with the amount of iron being responsible for the color. While Olivine is an abundant mineral, gem-quality Peridot is rather rare, especially in larger stones. It varies from bright yellow-green, lime or pure green, to deep olive or brownish-green; the most valued being a dark olive-green. It occurs for the most part as an eye-clean gem with excellent transparency and is typically faceted. There is no known treatment to improve its color or clarity, and therefore is not heat-treated or enhanced in any way.

Zodiac: Leo Virgo Sagittarius, Scorpio  

Chakra: Heart

Element: Earth