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The Perfection of Peridot, part 6: The Zephyrs of Zabargad

The Perfection of Peridot, part 6: The Zephyrs of Zabargad
Despite the presence of peridot in mediaeval Europe, evidence suggests that mining operations of the island of Zabargad were still stagnant during ...

The Perfection of Peridot, part 5: The Tale of Topazios

The Perfection of Peridot, part 5: The Tale of Topazios
The written history of peridot gemstones begins sometime during the 5th Century B.C.E. when the ancient Egyptians are thought to have first discove...

The Perfection of Peridot, part 4: Provenance and Pedigree

The Perfection of Peridot, part 4: Provenance and Pedigree
Although peridot is found all over the world, there are some locations which produce stones in significantly higher quantities and yield significan...

The Perfection of Peridot, part 3: A Joy Among Jewels

The Perfection of Peridot, part 3: A Joy Among Jewels
Peridot is a wonderful stone to use in bespoke jewellery designs due to both its colour and reasonable availability. Although the rapid weathering...

The Perfection of Peridot, part 2: A Nuanced Name

The Perfection of Peridot, part 2: A Nuanced Name
The history of peridot’s nomenclature is even more complex than its current labelling. In the 18th Century, the mineral now known as “topaz” was of...

The Perfection of Peridot, part 1: A Glorious Green Gem

The Perfection of Peridot, part 1: A Glorious Green Gem
Species Forsterite Olivine var. Peridot Chemical Formula Mg2SiO4 w/ Fe2+ and/or Fe3+ Mohs Hardness 6.5 - 7  Cleavage Poor ...
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