Peridot A gem quality Olivine. Pronounced: 'perry–doe'

Orthoceras Quartz

Sources

Our peridot generally comes from Brazil, though occasionally from other sources.

Origin

Peridot is gem quality olivine, a mineral that forms at high temperatures in volcanic rocks such as basalt.

Composition

(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Structure

Orthorhombic

Colour

Olive or bottle green, transparent.

Inclusions

Rutile (rare).

Our View

Most peridot crystals are small. It is now almost impossible to buy large cut stones with large beads disappearing completely. Crystals (UK) anticipates that difficulties with supplies will result in higher prices and smaller stone sizes. No doubt fashion will continue to swing from light to dark green. Stones with rutile inclusions are rare and especially beautiful.

Month stones
January - Garnet also Ruby
February - Amethyst also Bloodstone
March - Aquamarine also Jade
April - Quartz also Opal
May - Rose Quartz also Agate
June - Pearl also Moonstone
July - Ruby also Carnelian
August - Peridot also Sardonyx
September - Iolite also Lapis Lazuli
October - Opal also Pink Tourmaline
November - Topaz also Citrine
December - Turquoise also Tanzanite
Zodiac Stones
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) Amber, Carnelian, Garnet, Onyx, Smoky Quartz, Turquoise
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) Aquamarine, Amethyst, Amber, Celestite, Fluorite, Labradorite
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Moonstone, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Fluorite, Turquoise
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19) Ruby, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Garnet, Kunzite
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20) Azurite, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Rhodonite, Tigers Eye
Gemini (May 21-Jun 20) Chrysocolla, Citrine, Serpentine, Tourmalinated and Rutilated Quartz, Tiger's Eye
Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Moonstone, Pearl, Opal, Ruby, Moss Agate, Amber
Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22) Tiger's Eye, Ruby, Carnelian, Kunzite, Larimar, Rhodocrosite.
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Peridot, Amazonite, Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal
Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22) Iolite, Opal, Kunzite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Peridot
Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) Topaz, Malachite, Charoite, Garnet, Obsidian
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21) Turquoise, Amethyst, Labradorite, Sugilite, Topaz, Garnet
There are a few stones that are suitable for every Zodiac sign: Moldavite, Tourmaline, Clear Quartz and Herkimer Diamond.