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

Location: Gila, Arizona 

Weight: 4.9 Ounces

Dimensions: 3.2 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 1.8 Inches Thick 

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Peridot is a stunning green gemstone from the olivine mineral group, celebrated for its vibrant color and exceptional clarity. Unique among gemstones, peridot naturally occurs in only one color—green—with shades ranging from light lime to deep olive depending on its iron content. Treasured for thousands of years, peridot has been widely used in jewelry and admired for its beauty, rarity, and timeless appeal.

Peridot has a hardness of 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale, making it ideal for jewelry including rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. While durable enough for everyday wear, peridot is sensitive to heat and chemicals, so it should be handled with care to preserve its vibrant green color and clarity.

Chrome diopside, sometimes referred to as Russian diopside, is a scarce variety of the mineral diopside prized for its intense green coloration. Classified as a pyroxene mineral, it is commonly present in igneous rocks like kimberlites and basalts. Its distinctive green shade arises from chromium incorporated into the crystal framework. This gemstone is comparatively soft relative to harder stones such as diamonds, rendering it more vulnerable to abrasion 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, 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.