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Peridot Gemological Information and caring for your Peridot

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Peridot Gems and Jewellery Should never be cleaned in Ultrasonic Cleaners


Gem Quality Olivine is known worldwide as Peridot.

Natural Peridot also known as Olivine or zabarjad is the substitute gem of natural emerald /panna and carries the planetary energy of Mercury/ Budh within it. Metaphysical and healing properties of Peridot include helping the wearer, get rid of negative emotions and by regenerating positive life force by helping the endocrine system. Peridot also goes by the euphemism –“emerald of the evening”.

 

Peridot Gemological Information

Color Green,  golden green, olivine green ,yellow-green
Refractive Index 1.654-1.690
Crystal Structure Orthorhombic
Durability Fair but sensitive to heat
Hardness 6.5-7
Treatments None known
Note There are many gemstones that look similar to Peridot especially Green Zircon but Peridot can be differentiated by its strong double refraction

 

Peridot Care

 

Ultrasonic cleaning Not Safe
Steam cleaning Not Safe
Strong Chemical Agent Not Safe
Cleaning with warm soapy water Yes, Safe
Light Sensitivity Stable
Heat Sensitivity May Fracture

 

The hardness of Peridot is 6.5-7 on the Moh’s scale of hardness and hence cleaning your Peridot Jewellery in an ultrasonic cleaner is not an option. It may lead to discoloration of the crystal. Strong cleaning agents should also be avoided.

The hardness of Peridot is 6.5-7 on the Moh’s scale of hardness and hence cleaning your Peridot Jewellery in an ultrasonic cleaner is not an option. It may lead to discoloration of the crystal The hardness of Peridot is 6.5-7 on the Moh’s scale of hardness and hence cleaning your Peridot Jewellery in an ultrasonic cleaner is not an option. It may lead to discoloration of the crystal

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Gemstoneuniverse.com Table Peridot Gemstone Facts

Gemstone Natural Peridot
Weight 4.00 carats
Treatment None, Untreated
Origin Burma
Planetary Energy Mercury, Budh
Patron Location Orissa/India
All inclusive Price $ 234.68 / INR 13025
Comments Featured today is a fine natural Peridot from China of 4 carats set in sterling silver as a Mercury ring. The gem has a vivid olive green color with speckles of gold visible. Highly lustrous and with great clarity, the gem has an appealing scintillating oval cut that makes the play of light brilliant. Eye clean crystal, pleasing color, a solid carat weight and you have a Jyotish Gem par excellence.

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