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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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F16-Thuyet-fig5_208144-636x358.jpg. Light yellowish green peridot from the Bien Ho deposit of Vietnam

F16-Thuyet-fig2_208159-636x358.jpg. Peridot-bearing nodules from Vietnam

F16-Thuyet-fig3-Comp_208158-636x235.jpg. Alkaline basalt from the Bien Ho peridot deposit

F16-Thuyet-fig7-Comp_208143-1280x473.jpg. Crystal inclusions in peridot from Vietnam’s Central Highlands

FA16-Thuyet-Figure-1_208150-636x527.jpg. Geological map of peridot deposits in south-central Vietnam

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Insights-on-Inclusions-SS_4348-1280x720.jpg. ペリドットでみられる最も一般的な内包物は、いわゆる「蓮の葉状」内包物である。実際は、蓮の葉のようなものは、結晶に含まれた小さな固体の膨張か、もっと一般的なのは、少量の液体で満たされた負結晶である。「蓮の葉状」内包物はペリドットの重要な特徴である。 20倍率。 — ペリドットでみられる最も一般的な内包物は、いわゆる「蓮の葉状」内包物である。実際は、蓮の葉のようなものは、結晶に含まれた小さな固体の膨張か、もっと一般的なのは、少量の液体で満たされた負結晶である。「蓮の葉状」内包物はペリドットの重要な特徴である。 20倍率。

Peridot Ring. With a little care, peridot will make a fine gemstone for jewelry. - © GIA & Tino Hammid, courtesy 23rd St. Shoppe, Santa Monica — With a little care, peridot will make a fine gemstone for jewelry. - © GIA & Tino Hammid, courtesy 23rd St. Shoppe, Santa Monica

130.60-ct Cushion-Shaped Peridot. This magnificent 130.60-carat antique cushion-cut peridot displays the gem's finest attributes: a medium-toned, highly saturated yellowish green hue and high clarity. — This magnificent 130.60-carat antique cushion-cut peridot displays the gem's finest attributes: a medium-toned, highly saturated yellowish green hue and high clarity.

146.10-carat Peridot. This 146.10-carat peridot is in the collection of the Natural History Museum in London — This 146.10-carat peridot is in the collection of the Natural History Museum in London

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