2.6" Emerald Peridot Crystals, Chrome Diopside And Spinel On Volcanic Rock Gila, AZ
Location: Gila, Arizona
Weight: 6.5 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.6 Inches Long, 2.2 Inches Wide, 1.6 Inches Thick
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Peridot is a stunning gemstone from the olivine family, celebrated for its clear, vibrant green color. Unlike many gems, it naturally occurs in only one color—green—with shades that vary based on the iron inside each stone. For thousands of years, peridot has been treasured for its unique beauty and rarity in jewelry. With a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, it's great for rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Just remember to treat it gently, as it can be sensitive to heat and chemicals.
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.
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 fascinating mineral from the spinel group, characterized by its shared crystal structure. Made of magnesium aluminum oxide, it typically forms in metamorphic rocks. Spinel dazzles with a spectrum of colors like red, pink, blue, purple, orange, yellow, green, brown, black, and even colorless varieties. Its vibrant red stones often resemble rubies, making them especially captivating. For centuries, spinel has been loved as a gemstone for both its striking beauty and impressive durability.
