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Peridot

Peridot 007

Peridot-Olivine (Mg,Fe)2 SiO4

These green crystals are used for jewery because of their hardness 6.5-7. The Peridot gem chrysolite variety of olivine.

 

 

Newpaper sponcored award recieved in Aug. 2000. Go back to the collection. Student award from University of Wisconsin sponsored program.

Cape Cod Rocks, inc.
Patricia Fox Dauphinee, Executive Director
4 Eel River Road, East Falmouth, MA 02536


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