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  • Peridot Cut Stone - Round, 2 mm

Peridot Cut Stone - Round, 2 mm

  • 8111520
  • £0.60  exc.VAT

The name derives from the Arabic word "Faridat" (gem). The name commonly used in mineralogy is olivine (for its olive green colour).It has a virtues and greasy luster and is not resistant to acids. It tends to burst under great stress therefor is sometimes metal foiled. Large deposits of peridot are found in Australia, Brasil, China, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Tanzania and Arizona

Shape: Round

Size: 2mm

Approx. Weight: 0.01 grams

Colour: Yellow-green

Moh's hardness: 6½-7

Density: 3.28-3.48

Cleavage: indistinct

Refractive index: 1.650-1.730

Dispersion: 0.020 (0.012- 0.013)