Olivine · Uncommon
Peridot
An idiochromatic gem — the iron in its structure is the color. Bright yellow-green with strong double refraction.
- Color
- Olive Green
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Hardness
- 6.5 Mohs
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Price
- $250 / ct
- Family
- Olivine
Properties
- Magnesium iron silicate
- Orthorhombic
- Double refractive