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Peridot
Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth's mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem

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Peridot from Tanzania

“Fishbone” Inclusion in a Burmese Peridot from Mogok
Examination of Burmese peridot with impressive size, color, and clarity reveals a fishbone-shaped inclusion.
Spring 1999 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Spring 1999 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1993 Gem News International
Kilbourne Hole Peridot
This little-known source of gem-quality peridot, located in southwestern New Mexico, produces small but brilliant gems.
Spring 1987 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Spring 1991 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Spring 1992 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Spring 1994 Gem News International
Summer 1990 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Summer 1993 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.









