2.7" Emerald Peridot Crystals, Chrome Diopside And Spinel On Volcanic Rock Gila, AZ
Location: Gila, Arizona
Weight: 7.5 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 2.2 Inches Wide, 1.9 Inches Thick
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Peridot is a transparent green gemstone from the olivine mineral group, renowned for its vibrant color and clarity. One of the few gemstones that naturally occurs in only one color—green—its shade can range from light lime to deep olive depending on the iron content. Treasured for thousands of years, peridot has long been used in jewelry and prized for its beauty, rarity, and timeless appeal.
With a hardness of 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale, peridot is suitable for rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. While durable enough for regular wear, it is sensitive to heat and chemicals, so careful handling is recommended to preserve its vibrant color and clarity.
Chrome diopside, also known as Russian diopside, is a rare variety of the mineral diopside prized for its intense green color. A member of the pyroxene mineral group, it is typically found in igneous rocks such as kimberlites and basalts. Its vivid green hue comes from chromium within its crystal structure. Although softer than gemstones like diamonds, chrome diopside is admired for its brilliance and affordability compared to emeralds.
Primarily sourced from mines in Siberia, Russia, where it was first discovered in the 1980s, chrome diopside is often faceted to enhance its sparkle and is commonly used in rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Its rich color and accessibility make it a favorite among gemstone collectors and jewelry designers.
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.
