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8 Carat Peridot Cabochon (14.52×9.68mm, Dark Green)

Color:
dark green
actual size
8ct Peridot displayed at actual size of 14.52×9.68mm, (Cabochon cut, Dark Green
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Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Dark Green 8ct Peridot (cabochon cut) shown in real-world size of 14.52×9.68mm on a ring and finger
64 mm
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 58 %
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Additional Info

Peridot is quite an affordable gem, found naturally in yellowish-green or olive-green color. Ancient Egyptians called it "the gem of the sun". Dark olive-green gems are the most valued.

Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Gem Details

Name:
Peridot
Mineral Group:
Olivine
Shape:
Cabochon
Chemical Formula:
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Crystal Structure:
Orthorhombic
Hardness:
6.5
Specific Gravity
3.34
Carat weight:
8 ct
Gram weight:
1.6 g (0.0564 ounces)
Points:
800 pts
Length:
14.52 mm
Width:
9.68 mm
Est. face-up size:
115.25 mm²
Volume:
479.04 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:
1.5
Refractive Index:
1.65 - 1.69
Luster:
Vitreous
Wearability:
Very good
Care Instructions:
Should be worn gently
Color:
Peridot can be found in the following colors:
Color Light Yellowish GreenColor Yellowish GreenColor Dark Yellowish GreenColor Light Green Color GreenColor Dark Green
Birthstone:
Peridot is a birthstone for the month of August

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