Peridot Crystal From Zabargad Island by GIA

Peridot Crystal From Zabargad Island by GIA

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Peridot Crystal From Zabargad Island by GIA. In this video, learn about the history and characteristics of the peridot crystal. Watch for a closer examination of a 364-carat peridot stone that was found in Zabargad, St. Johns Island, in the Red Sea, and learn about its fascinating and peculiar backstory. Peridot crystals are also found in New Mexico and Arizona in the United States. Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the Earth’s mantle, yellow-green peridot is “the extreme gem.” The Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun.” Today, the August birthstone is still prized for its yellowish green hues and long history. Large, strongly colored examples can be spectacular, and attractive smaller gems are very popular for peridot jewelry, such as a peridot ring, at all varieties of price points.

Learn more about peridot with GIA’s gem encyclopedia: http://www.gia.edu/peridot
• Peridot Quality Factors: http://www.gia.edu/peridot-quality-factor
• Peridot Description: http://www.gia.edu/peridot-description
• Peridot Buyer’s Guide: http://www.gia.edu/peridot#buyers-guide
• Peridot History and Lore: http://www.gia.edu/peridot-history-lore
• Peridot Care and Cleaning: http://www.gia.edu/peridot-care-cleaning

The Official GIA Channel on YouTube is also a great resource for peridot knowledge
• Peridot Crystals From Pakistan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7qG5N6vN08
• Peridot Formation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VypY_4dJUoU

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