{"title":"Peridot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeridot — Species Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Olivine · (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeridot is the gem variety of \u003cstrong\u003eolivine\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its distinctive yellow‑green to olive‑green hues. Unlike many gemstones, peridot’s color is caused by iron in its structure—not by trace impurities—giving it a consistent, natural glow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeridot forms deep within the Earth’s mantle and is brought to the surface by volcanic activity. Notable sources include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArizona, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePakistan (Kohistan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyanmar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpace!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome meteorites contain sections of Peridot created from core materials from planetesimals which have met a dramatic collision \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePakistani material is especially prized for its bright, saturated color and excellent clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetics \u0026amp; Treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic peridot is not commercially produced\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeridot is \u003cstrong\u003erarely treated \u003c\/strong\u003eits color is naturally occurring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll peridot offered by Mossy Duck Gems is \u003cstrong\u003enatural\u003c\/strong\u003e, unless stated otherwise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurability \u0026amp; Wearability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair toughness\u003c\/strong\u003e best worn with some care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, vivid color\u003c\/strong\u003e even in low light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for pendants, earrings, and rings with protective settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeridot’s natural glow and affordability make it a popular choice for everyday jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"round-peridot-1-2ct-7mm","title":"Peridot - 1.2ct (7mm)","description":"\u003cp lang=\"en\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePeridot, like Zircon, is know for facet doubling, and the longer facets on this Pakistan peridot really show that blurring \"double vision\" effect. 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