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Forsterite (Var: Peridot)

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Two gemmy 2-cm crystals of peridot, both terminated, on matrix. Very minor wear on the crystal tips. 5.0 x 3.7 x 3.1cm

Product details

SpeciesPeridot, Forsterite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.7 x 3.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Sapat Gali

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Peridot
olive-green olivine crystals with vivid color and sharp terminations; prized by collectors from mantle xenoliths, Pakistan and Myanmar.
Peridot
Regional guide
Peridot from Sapat Gali, Pakistan
from Sapat Gali, Pakistan — benchmark forsterite crystals with lime-green color, natural terminations, and a prized Himalayan locality.