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Peridot
Name: Peridot
Mineral Category and Species:
- Category: Silicate mineral
- Species: Olivine
Structure: Orthorhombic crystal system
Chemical Composition: (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Color: yellow-green, lime-green, olive-green, brownish-green
Optical Properties:
- Transparency: Transparent to translucent
- Luster: Vitreous
- Refractive Index: 1.654 to 1.690
- Birefringence: 0.036
- Pleochroism: Weak
Hardness: 6.5 – 7
Types of Peridot: Standard Peridot, Extraterrestrial Peridot, High-Quality Peridot
Main Localities: Myanmar, Pakistan, China, United States, Egypt
Planet & Zodiac:
- Planet: Mercury, Sun
- Zodiac: Leo, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius
Uses:
- Jewelry
- Decorative
Healing Properties:
- Promotes happiness and stress relief
- Balances heart chakra
- Promoting spiritual growth
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