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Peridot

 

 

Peridot*  

Colour:
Yellow-green, apple-green, olive/green
Moh’s Hardness: 6.5-7
Refractive Index: 1.654-1.69
Critical Angle: 37.31°
Specific Gravity: 3.27-3.37
Fracture:
Brittle, small Conchoidal
Cleavage: Imperfect
Dispersion: Moderately high (.02)
Heat Sensitivity: Yes, in my experience
Dichroism: Weak
Birefringence (double refraction): Medium (.036)
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Treatments: Generally none, but may be oiled or opticonned; if so avoid it!
Important ordering information: Please note that all prices are listed in Australian dollars and includes 10% GST; for international orders you will receive a 10% discount off the item(s). I will email you a final invoice including postage and insurance which will include a PayPal link for ease of payment. If you wish to pay by check or money order please contact me to make arrangements.
Currently Available.
$8 to $30/carat. Locality: Afghanistan.

This material is a nice medium apple green, looks almost like chrome green when cut right.

Stock #

Item Description

118.001 1 each. 2.33 carats - $18.64 Best cut marquise or oval, 6.10 X 6.45 X 8.15mm.
118.002 1 each. 3.03 carats - $25.76 Best cut trilliant, 6.03 X 8.33 X 9.02mm.
118.003 1 each. 3.93 carats - $33.41 Best cut oval or rectangle, 5.53 X 6.43 X 11.46mm.
118.004 1 each. 4.15 carats - $37.35 Best cut trilliant, 6.20 X 8.94 X 9.64mm.

SOLD

1 each. 4.40 carats - $44.00 Best cut two rectangles, 4.67 X 6.63 X 15.42mm.

SOLD

1 each. 4.70 carats - $42.30 Best cut oval, 3.92 X 9.36 X 12.23mm.
118.007 1 each. 4.96 carats - $54.56 Best cut rectangles, 4.78 X 7.07 X 15.46mm.
118.008 1 each. 5.17 carats - $62.04 Best cut marquise, 5.86 X 7.26 X16.55mm.

SOLD

1 each. 5.83 carats - $81.62 Best cut trilliant, 8.27 X 10.32 X 9.30mm.
118.010 1 each. 6.92 carats - $124 56 Best cut rectangle, 8.28 X 8.65 X 11.60mm.
118.011 1 each. 12.06 carats - $289.44 Best cut split it up, 6.76 X 10.19 X 19.18mm.
118.012 1 each. 12.28 carats - $294.72 Best cut split up to multiple stones, 7.84 X 8.67 X 17.97mm.

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