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peridotor precious olivineGem-quality, transparent green olivine. Very large crystals are found in Myanmar; peridots from the U.S. are seldom larger than two carats. Yellow-green peridot has been called chrysolite (Greek for “golden stone”); this term, used for various unrelated minerals, is now less common for the gemstone. peridot [′per·ə‚dät] (mineralogy) A gem variety of olivine that is transparent to translucent and pale-, clear-, or yellowish-green in color. A variety of tourmaline approaching olivine in color. peridot August alternate birthstone. [Am. Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 319] See : Birthstones How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to the Italian Jewelry Center in Los Angeles, diamonds represent innocence; rubies signal contentment; garnets are for constancy; pearls for good health; topaz for fidelity; amethyst for sincerity; emeralds for love and safety in childbirth, and peridots for marital happiness. |
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