Green Pakistani Peridot
Peridot is a gemstone with a fascinating history, both in nature and culture. It is one of the oldest known gems, with old document written records the degradation of peridot as early as 1500 BC It is a jewel in particular is associated with ancient Egypt, and some historians believe the famous emeralds Cleopatra actually Peridots were.
In natural conditions, peridot is the story differs from most other gemstones. Most gemstones are formed in the earth's crust. The two exceptions are peridot and diamond, which are formed much deeper in the earth mantle. Peridot forms the magma in the upper mantle, about 20 to 55 miles deep, it is on the surface brought by tectonic and volcanic activity. Diamond is formed deeper in the mantle, around 100 to 150 miles below the surface, extreme pressure and temperature.
The main source of peridot in the ancient world was Topazos island, known today as St. John's known Zabargad or Iceland, in the Egyptian Red Sea. The island was in natural history Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) that he was in the fourth century BC, known Peridot probably originally investigated as discussed Topaz, until much later was The name comes the gem we are now used as topaz.
Peridot has Zabargad mined almost continuously for more than 3,500 years. But it is an interesting Fact that the exact location was lost on the island for several centuries and was only rediscovered in 1905. The tiny island, which is often shrouded in mist, lies about 35 miles from the Egyptian coastal city of Port Berenica.
Mining ceased on Zabargad around the time of the Second World War. Today there are five major sources of rel = "nofollow" href = "http://www.gemselect.com/other-info/about-peridot.php> fine, very fine specimens come from Burma peridot and new material from Pakistan has generated considerable excitement in the worldwide gem. Arizona and New Mexico in the United States are major producers of commercial grade peridot, and Vietnam and China in particular are increasingly important suppliers.
Peridot has been used for the first time a talisman in the ancient world and it has a long mystical reputation. The magical properties of peridot are to the power of the defense Include anxiety, so that men are more articulate and promote success in relationships and marriage.
GemSelect is a leading online dealer in fine gemstones, specializing in sapphire, spinel, tourmaline, peridot, topaz and zircon. History of Peridot
Large Mint Green Peridot Gemstone From Pakistan
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4.72 cts 100% NATURAL MINT GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT $1,430.00 |
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4.68 cts 100% NATURAL MINT GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT $980.00 |
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6.98 cts 100% NATURAL MINT GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT $1,399.99 |
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7.49 cts 100% NATURAL MINT GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT $1,980.00 |
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6.73 cts 100% NATURAL MINT GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT $3,950.00 |
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4.32CTW RARE VS STUNNING UNTREATED GRASS GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT SET $35.99 |
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4.15 cts 100% NATURAL MINT GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT $1,299.99 |
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Pakistani Faceted Peridot Gemstone Bead Strand – Sparkling Green $39.90 |
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2.02CTVVS GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT SET AUGUST BIRTHSTONE $80.99 |
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4.98CT VS LARGE STUNNING TOP GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT $224.99 |
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2.35CT VIVID GREEN PAKISTANI PERIDOT AUGUST BIRTHSTONE $107.99 |
