2.3" Emerald Peridot Crystals, Chrome Diopside And Spinel On Volcanic Rock Gila, AZ

Location: Gila, Arizona 

Weight: 7.6 Ounces

Dimensions: 2.3 Inches Long, 2.2 Inches Wide, 2.2 Inches Thick 

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Peridot is a beautiful gemstone from the olivine mineral group, admired for its transparent green color and remarkable clarity. It is one of the few gemstones that naturally occur in only one color—green—though its shade can range from light lime to deep olive depending on the iron content. Treasured for thousands of years, peridot has been prized for its beauty, rarity, and vibrant glow that symbolizes renewal and prosperity.

With a hardness of 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale, peridot is durable enough for everyday wear and is often used in rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. However, it should be handled with care, as it can be sensitive to heat and chemicals. Its radiant green hue and natural brilliance make peridot a popular choice for both classic and modern jewelry designs.

Chrome diopside, also known as Russian diopside, is a rare form of the mineral diopside prized for its deep green color. It is a type of pyroxene mineral and is typically found in igneous rocks such as kimberlites and basalts. Chrome diopside gets its vivid green color from the presence of chromium within its crystal structure. The gemstone is relatively soft compared to other popular gemstones like diamonds, making it more prone to scratches and damage.

Chrome diopside is primarily sourced from mines in Siberia, Russia, where it was first discovered in the 1980s. The gemstone has gained popularity in recent years due to its rich color and affordability compared to other green gemstones like emeralds. Chrome diopside is often faceted to enhance its brilliance and is used in various types of jewelry such as rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.

Spinel is a mineral that belongs to the spinel group, characterized by a shared crystal structure. It is made up of magnesium, aluminum oxide, and is typically found in metamorphic rocks. This mineral is recognized for its wide range of vivid colors, including red, pink, blue, purple, orange, yellow, green, brown, black, and colorless. The red spinel, in particular, is often confused with ruby because of its similar look. For centuries, spinel has been valued as a gemstone due to its attractive appearance and strong durability.