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Peridot

Birthstone: August Family: Peridot Colour: Vibrant lime green to dark olive green Hardness: 6.5 – 7 (as per Mohs hardness scale) Sources: Burma, Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Norway, United States Interesting Facts: Peridot derives its name from the word ‘faridat which is Arabic for gem. Originally mined on the Red Sea volcanic island of Zabargad (St John), it was brought to Central Europe by the Crusaders in the Middle Ages, to be used mainly for ecclesiastical purposes. In 1749 a meteorite fell on Siberia and peridot was discovered inside.

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