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Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color: basically yellow-green through olive-green to bottle-green. The intensity of the color depends on the presence of iron. The common color of Peridot gemstone is brilliant green - check out the images here: http://www.mysolitaire.com/peridot/
Its the birthstone of those born on August.
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Is peridot a gemstone?
Peridot is indeed a gemstone. It comes in shades of green ranging from pale yellow green to deep lime green.
What is the streak color of peridot?
the streak is a white or brown powder
Is peridot a crystal?
Peridots are not crystals because crystals are made out of water and salt but a peridot isn't. It would be counted as a gem. It is the August gemstone. It is also purple. People can find it by cracking large perilouscaisuj the science term or ina cave full of rocks.
How did peridot get its name?
The name "peridot" is Greek for "to give richness."
What is the luster a peridot?
Peridot's luster is vitreous to oily. (:
What minerals is in a peridot gemstone?
Peridot is gem-quality olivine.
Is peridot a gemstone?
Peridot is indeed a gemstone. It comes in shades of green ranging from pale yellow green to deep lime green.
What does a peridot birthstone look like?
A Peridot Gem is the mineral that represents the month of August. This mineral is most of the time always round, a lightly pink color and is a very precious gemstone to have or find.A peridot is a August diamond
What is the august gemstone dragon in DragonVale?
Peridot
What is the mineral name of the gemstone peridot?
olivine
Is peridot an igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?
Peridot is gemstone quality olivine, a mineral, not a rock.
What elements make up the peridot gemstone?
The chemical formula of peridot is: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4.
What gem is the birthstone of August?
august gemstone is peridot
What is your gemstone if your birthday is in August?
Peridot is pale green in colour.
Does the gem stone peridot come from the planet Mars?
No peridot is a mineral gemstone that forms naturally n in the Earths crust.
What month were you born if your birthstone is the more valuable than any other month's birthstone?
January BirthstoneJanuary Gemstone: GarnetJanuary Birthstone Color: Deep RedFebruary BirthstoneFebruary Gemstone: AmethystFebruary Birthstone Color: PurpleMarch BirthstoneMarch Gemstone: Aquamarine, BloodstoneMarch Birthstone Color: Pale BlueApril BirthstoneApril Gemstone: DiamondApril Birthstone Color: White, ClearMay BirthstoneMay Gemstone: EmeraldMay Birthstone Color: GreenJune BirthstoneJune Gemstone: Pearl, Moonstone, AlexandriteJune Birthstone Color: White or PurpleJuly BirthstoneJuly Gemstone: RubyJuly Birthstone Color: RedAugust BirthstoneAugust Gemstone: Peridot, SardonyxAugust Birthstone Color: Pale GreenSeptember BirthstoneSeptember Gemstone: SapphireSeptember Birthstone Color: Deep BlueOctober BirthstoneOctober Gemstone: Opal, Pink TourmalineOctober Birthstone Color: Multi-color, PinkNovember BirthstoneNovember Gemstone: Citrine, Yellow TopazNovember Birthstone Color: YellowDecember BirthstoneDecember Gemstone: Blue Topaz, TurquoiseDecember Birthstone Color: Blue
What is the myth of Augst birthstone?
The birthstone for August is peridot which is pronounced "pear-a-doe". It is said that peridot was one of Cleopatra's favorite gemstone and that some of the emeralds she wore were actually peridots.
