A pair of peridot, 3.601 carats

Technical details: Type: Peridot (Peridot) Weight: 3.601 carats Dimensions (mm): 9.04x7.11x4.35 (average) Shape: Pear Color: Green Clarity: Eye clean Transparency: Transparent Hardness: 6.5-7.0 Treatment: Untreated Origin: Unknown Certification: Certificate from Saudi Laboratory (MT) - Website (www.mtgl.com.sa) Peridot is a gemstone belonging to the Olivine group, which is primarily magnesium and iron silicate. It is known for its distinctive lively olive green color, ranging from yellowish green to dark emerald green or brownish green. This color is mainly attributed to the presence of iron in its chemical composition. Peridot features a vitreous luster and transparency, and it is often formed in basic igneous rocks such as basalt.