Peridot Pendant - Sterling Silver - Pear Length: 7

Length: 7

The shell of aragonite and conchiolin creates thin layers with lots of color play due to interference of light

Location: Kem Kem Beds

Howlite is a calcium borosilicate mineral

Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate mineral

Peridot Pendant - Sterling Silver - Pear Length: 7Pendant Length: 18 mm Setting: Prong Peridot is a variety of olivine. It is a mystery where peridot gets its name. The hue of green depends on the percent and arrangement of its iron contents. Peridot occurs in silica deficient rocks such as volcanic basalt. Peridot is one of just two gemstones that is not formed in the Earth's crust but in the mantle. It is extremely hard to find high grade peridot and much of it is damaged as it moves to Earth's