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Peridot
Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth's mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem

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Spring 1992 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Spring 1994 Gem News International

Peridot Quality Factors
Summer 1981 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Kilbourne Hole Peridot
This little-known source of gem-quality peridot, located in southwestern New Mexico, produces small but brilliant gems.

GIA's Gübelin Gem Project: Various Gems, Olivine - Rutile
Among the collection assembled by Dr. Edward Gübelin are a number of uncommon gemstones from many worldwide localities.








