[Peridot] 

Japanese name for peridot: olivine August birthstone

Main production areas: China, Afghanistan, etc.

Mohs hardness: 6.5 to 7 Classified as a precious stone

Peridot Gem Words: Happiness, marital love, harmony, peace, fertility

 

Another name for peridot with its beautiful olive green color is "evening emerald". Peridot, which has a high refractive index, does not change its color even at night and shines beautifully, so it got this name. Peridot is a transparent stone, but it contains various inclusions. You can see garnet and spinel microcrystals and small black inclusions. Because most of the rough that is mined is small, fine, large pieces are extremely rare and expensive. In the ancient Egyptian dynasty, it is said that the image of this jewel was likened to the national symbol "Sun God" and worshiped.

 

<Handling of Peridot>

Peridot is sensitive to heat and is easily affected by sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, so steam cleaning and household detergents should be avoided.