Peridot Bullet Cabochon

This clear, medium-green peridot bullet cabochon is ideal for use in earrings; you can also set it beside other gemstones in a range of complementary colors to create more complex designs. Peridot is the gem form of the mineral olivine. It is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color; the green hues can vary from yellowish to brownish green, from light olive green to vibrant green. The color of each gem is a result of iron in its chemical composition. Rio Grande sources the highest-quality peridot gemstones available, avoiding those with visible black inclusions.

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Gemstone type: Peridot
Stone shape: Bullet
Stone size: 4mm, 3mm, 5mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Medium Green
Enhancement: None (N)
Mohs hardness: 6.5–7
Refractive index: 1.654–1.69
Specific gravity: 3.34
Brand: AGTA
Mineral source: CHINA
Cutting center: Thailand
Birthstone: August