Gemstone Education - Peridot: The Soothing GreenPeridot, the gem form of the min

Gemstone Education - Peridot: The Soothing GreenPeridot, the gem form of the mineral olivine, traces its jewelry roots back more than 3,500 years. It was first mined by the ancient Egyptian on the island of Zebargad in the Red Sea. Zebargad was known as the ��serpent isle��, because it wa s infested with snakes tha t interfered with mining activity until one Pharaoh finally had them all driven into the sea.Found in various shades of green, Peridot is most prized in lime hues. The Roman called Peridot ��evening Emerald��, because its green color was said to glow at night. The gem was also used to decorate medieval churches and was most likely carried back to Europe by the Crusaders. Large Peridots of more than 200 carat s in size adorn the shrine of the three magi at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.Small crystal have been found in volcanic rock; in fact, Hawaiian legend called Peridot the divine tears wept by Pele, goddess of the volcano. Samples of the gem also ahve been discover

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Education - Peridot:

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