Peridot
Peridot is a gemstone with the chemical formula Mg2SiO4. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 - 7 and vitreous luster.
Peridot properties
| Type | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Mg2SiO4 |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Typical colors | Olive green to yellow-green |
| Formation | Formed in volcanic rocks and as a result of crystallization in the Earth's mantle |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6.5–7 — hard
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