Peridot Gemstone Mineral Information | Peridot Crystal in Vedic Astrology
Natural Peridot silver ring
The peridot is a rich and luscious gemstone that has its own attraction. The rich olive green color gemstone has been favoured as much by the ancients as it is by the gem lovers today! In Vedic astrology, natural peridot is the upratna for natural emerald and is the gemstone of planet Mercury.
Here is mineral information about the gem Peridot:
Species: Olivine (officially recognised name is Forsterite)
Color: pale yellow tinged green to vivid apple green to rich olive green
Chemical composition: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Color causing agent/ Chromophore: Fe or Iron in most cases (sometimes traces of Chromium may be found)
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Hardness: 6.5 – 7 (Mohs scale)
Specific gravity: 3.32 – 3.35
Refractive index: 1.650 -1.703
Birefringence: 0.036 – 0.038
Optical character: Biaxial positive
Dispersion: 0.020
Fluorescence: none
Origins: Burma, china, Pakistan, USA, Mexico, East Africa, South Africa, Brazil, Norway, Egypt (Comes formed in meteorites as well)
Other names: olivine, zabarjad, evening emerald, chrysolite
Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in September 2013
Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Natural PeridotGemstone Facts
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Gemstone |
Natural Peridot |
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Weight |
3.68 carats |
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Treatment |
None, Untreated |
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Origin |
China |
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Planetary Energy |
Mercury, Budh |
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Patron Location |
Bangalore / India |
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All inclusive Price |
$ 216.65/ INR 12999.00 (Why) |
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Comments |
Featured today is a fine natural China peridot of 3.68 carats set in sterling silver as a Mercury talisman ring. The cushion shaped checkerboard cut Peridot from China has a rich olivine color. And has the hypnotic touch to the crystal. The natural Peridot gem is has vitreous lustre and has excellent clarity. The peridot is accented by four diamond stimulants.
In Vedic astrology, peridot is regarded as the upratna or substitute gem for natural emerald. Peridot or zabarjad is a tremendously promising gemstone where emotional healing through use gem crystal is concerned.
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