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Peridot
Peridot is the gem-quality form of olivine, a mineral whose green color comes mainly from iron in its crystal structure. Unlike many gemstones, its color is intrinsic to the material rather than primarily caused by trace impurities. Peridot occurs in igneous rocks and has also been identified in some meteorites; important sources include Arizona, Pakistan, Myanmar, and the Red Sea island of Zabarg...
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Hiddenite
Hiddenite is a rare green gemstone variety of the mineral spodumene, recognized for its pale to deep emerald-like green hues, which are caused by the presence of chromium. It was discovered in Alexander County, North Carolina, in 1879 and was subsequently named after the American mineralogist William Earl Hidden, who led the expedition that found it. The original North Carolina deposit remains the...
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