2.4" Emerald Peridot Crystals, Chrome Diopside And Spinel On Volcanic Rock Gila, AZ
Location: Gila, Arizona
Weight: 5.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.4 Inches Long, 2.3 Inches Wide, 1.8 Inches Thick
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Peridot is a stunning green gemstone from the olivine mineral group, renowned for its vibrant color and exceptional clarity. Unique among gemstones, peridot occurs naturally in only one color—green—with shades ranging from light lime to deep olive depending on the stone’s iron content. Treasured for thousands of years, peridot has long been prized for its beauty, rarity, and timeless appeal.
With a hardness of 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale, peridot is suitable for jewelry such as rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. While durable enough for everyday wear, it is sensitive to heat and chemicals, so careful handling is recommended to preserve its brilliant green hue and clarity.
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, such as diamonds, making it more prone to scratches and damage.
Discovered in the 1980s, chrome diopside mainly comes from Siberian mines in Russia. This gemstone has become increasingly popular because of its vibrant green color and lower cost compared to emeralds. Often cut to maximize its sparkle, chrome diopside is commonly crafted into rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, making it a versatile choice for jewelry.
Spinel is a mineral that belongs to the spinel group, which consists of minerals with the same crystal structure. It is composed of magnesium aluminum oxide and is commonly found in metamorphic rocks. Spinel is known for its vibrant colors, including red, pink, blue, purple, orange, yellow, green, brown, black, and colorless varieties. The red variety of spinel is often mistaken for ruby due to its similar appearance. Spinel has been used as a gemstone for centuries and has been prized for its beauty and durability.
